KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
17-Nov-2024
Police on November 17 busted a trans-border drug and weapon smuggling module and arrested two persons, identified as Vansh alias Billa and Sonu Chaurasi and seized 3.5 kg of heroin along with 1.5 kg of methaqualone along with two pistols, including a sophisticated Austria-made 9 mm Glock from their possession, in Amritsar in Amritsar district. Investigations are underway to trace their accomplices and linkages.
17-Nov-2024
Jalandhar rural police on November 17 conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) and arrested five individuals, identified as Jatinder Kumar, Davinder Kumar, Rohan Kumar, Ninder and Kashmir Kaur, and seized 12 grams of heroin along with 300 Etizolam tablets from their possession, in Ganna village in Phillaur in Jalandhar district.
17-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 17 recovered a drone from fields near Chak Bhange Wala village in Ferozepur district.
17-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) reported a record 16 drone recoveries along the International Border in Punjab between November 9 and 15, 2024, surpassing the previous weekly high of 10. These drones, primarily originating from Pakistan, were used to smuggle narcotics, weapons, and fake currency into India. During this period, the BSF seized approximately 16 kg of heroin, arrested two suspects, and conducted multiple operations in the Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur sectors to neutralize the drone threat. So far this year, 216 drones have been intercepted, double the total for 2023.
16-Nov-2024
The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police on November 16 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Amarjeet Singh alias Gandhi, and seized 2.5 kg of opium, INR 22 lakh drug money and a car from his possession in Ludhiana in Ludhiana district.
16-Nov-2024
Nakodar police on November 16 exposed a local drug distribution network and arrested one individual identified as Amit alias Amati and seized 110 narcotic pills from his possession in Nakodar in Jalandhar district.
16-Nov-2024
Maqusdan police on November 16 arrested two drug peddlers, identified as Munish Kumar alias Mishu, and Sandeep Kumar alias Deepi and seized 100 pink-coloured narcotic pills from their possession in Maqusdan in Jalandhar district.
16-Nov-2024
Police on November 16 arrested one individual identified as Ramanpreet Singh alias Chamanpreet Singh and seized 50 grams of heroin from his possession, in Jalalabad in Fazilka district.
16-Nov-2024
Police on November 16 arrested two individuals, identified as Daljit Singh alias Gurpreet Singh and Joga Singh, seized 10 grams of heroin from his possession, in Rukanpura Khuikhera village in Fazilka district.
16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 16 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 532 grams along with a drone from fields near Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI AIR 3S model.
16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 16 recovered a drone from fields near Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI AIR 3S model.
16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 16 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 570 grams from fields near T J Singh village in Pattil in Tarn Taran district.
16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 16 recovered a drone from fields near Neshta village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI AIR 3S model.
16-Nov-2024
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on November 16 stated that the Police arrested Akash Gill, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, for providing logistical support to the shooters involved in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, from Sulemanki Road in Fazilka in Fazilka district.
16-Nov-2024
According to India’s consulate in Vancouver, consular camps were held on November 16 and 17 at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Abbotsford and the Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, issuing 709 life certificates to pensioners in Canada. These camps proceeded peacefully, unlike those in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which were cancelled due to threats from the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
16-Nov-2024
On November 16, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned from his position, submitting his resignation to the party's working committee to facilitate the election of a new leader. His decision follows being declared ‘Tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht in August and his subsequent appeals for religious atonement.
16-Nov-2024
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued threats via a video message, calling for the closure of Amritsar and Chandigarh airports on November 17. In his message, Pannun urged Sikh youth to disrupt operations at the airports.
16-Nov-2024
On November 16, a Delhi court granted Vikash Yadav, charged by the United States (US) Department of Justice with "murder-for-hire" and money laundering linked to Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, exemption from attending hearings until February 3, 2025, citing a security threat to his life.
15-Nov-2024
The Amritsar police on November 15 dismantled a trans-border narco-smuggling and arms cartel with the arrest of three individuals, Aditya Pratap alias Kaka, Shambhu Kabir and Muskan along with 8 kg of heroin, 6 kg of opium, 13.1 kg of chemicals used to enhance the quantity of contraband, and four pistols along with 17 cartridges from their possession at Kot Khalsa in Amritsar district. Aditya was arrested at Prem Nagar Road in Amritsar with two pistols and 13 live cartridges, leading to the recovery of 8 kg of heroin, 2 kg of chemicals, 6 kg of opium, and a Glock pistol. Shambhu was arrested at Guru Ki Wadali Road in Amritsar with 275 grams of heroin, 11.1 kg of chemicals, and a .32 bore pistol. Muskan was identified as the daughter of absconding racket kingpin Sunny.
15-Nov-2024
On November 15, during the 104th foundation day of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Amritsar, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami expressed concern over government attempts to limit SGPC's jurisdiction, citing indirect control over other Sikh gurdwara committees. Dhami urged the Sikh community to unite under the leadership of the Akal Takht to counter anti-panthic forces. He also emphasized the SGPC’s century-long role in managing gurdwaras, promoting Sikhi, and safeguarding Sikh interests.
15-Nov-2024
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on November 15 inaugurated the state-of-the-art Support Services Unit (SSU) at the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) headquarters in Chandigarh. The SSU, equipped with advanced technology and software, will focus on analysing drug-related data, communications, social media, financial transactions, and trafficker profiles, enhancing the ANTF's operational capabilities and precision in combating the drug menace.
15-Nov-2024
The Gharinda police on November 15 arrested three cross-border drug traffickers, identified as Akashdeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, and Simranpreet Singh and seized 450 grams of heroin and a .32 bore revolver along with four live rounds from their possession, near Khasa in Amritsar district. The suspects were linked to contraband and arms supply in Pakistan, with further investigations underway to uncover their networks.
14-Nov-2024
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in New Delhi on November 14, announced that India will actively pursue the extradition of Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, following his recent arrest in Canada. Dalla, a designated terrorist in India and a close associate of the deceased Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, is wanted for multiple serious criminal offences.
14-Nov-2024
Punjab Police on November 14 dismantled two criminal gangs, including a UK-based extortion syndicate, with the arrest of 10 individuals, including Harvinder Singh alias Raju, Dalwinder Singh alias Guri, Sarabjit Singh alias Punjab alias Kaka, and Harpreet Singh alias Shera. Police seized two .32-bore pistols with six live rounds, three magazines, and one .315-bore pistol with two live rounds from their possession in Jalandhar, Punjab. Investigations revealed that the extortion syndicate operated from the UK, Greece, and Manila, with key figures orchestrating shootings and extortion activities in Punjab.
14-Nov-2024
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chandigarh on November 14 declared two wanted gangsters, Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge and Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, as proclaimed offenders (PO) in a terror case linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).