KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
30-Mar-2024
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) staff of the Police on March 30 arrested four persons, identified as Tejinderpal Singh, Parminder Singh alias Billa, Gurvinder Singh and Sanu Sharma alias Bunty and seized 120 banned pills from their possession, near a de-addiction centre in Faridkot in Faridkot district. These individuals were arrested for selling prohibited pills to drug addicts outside the de-addiction centre. Two suspects, who were employed as security guards at the centre, allegedly enticed addicts with chemical drugs during rehab visits. Two other suspects, Rakesh Kumar and Satish Kumar, remain absconding.
29-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 29 detected human footprints near the International Border (IB) and conducted an extensive search operation with sniffer dogs, recovering nine packets of heroin, each individually stuffed in black-coloured socks and weighing approximately 9.5 kg, hidden in the fields near Maharsona village in Fazilka district.
29-Mar-2024
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on March 29 strongly condemned the portrayal of Sikhs alongside extremist groups like the Taliban and Ku Klux Klan in some United Kingdom (UK) school curriculums, emphasizing Sikhism's distinct identity. The Jathedar deemed the association as insensitive and highlighted the need to respect Sikh beliefs and heritage.
29-Mar-2024
Police on March 29 arrested two individuals, identified as Prem Singh and Gurmeet Singh, and seized 170 grams of heroin from their possession, near Seed Farm near Abohar in Fazilka district.
29-Mar-2024
Police on March 29 arrested four unidentified persons and seized 40 grams of heroin from their possession, near a canal in Abohar in Fazilka district.
29-Mar-2024
Police on March 29 arrested an individual identified as Rajkamal Rahul and seized 3 kg of poppy husk from his possession in Abohar in Fazilka district.
29-Mar-2024
Police on March 29 arrested an individual identified as Hardeep Deepu and seized 100 intoxicating tablets from his possession in Abohar in Fazilka district.
29-Mar-2024
The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Mohali, on March 29, dismantled the criminal network led by United States (US)-based Pavittar Chaura and Husandeep Singh and arrested three key operatives identified as Lovejit Khakh, Gursewak Bamb, and Bahadur Khan and seized one pistol, 15 cartridges, and a Toyota Fortuner vehicle from their possession in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
29-Mar-2024
Moga Police on March 29 seized property worth INR 2.14 crore from four drug smugglers identified as Paramjit Singh (property worth INR 19.76 lakh), Gurdeep Kaur (property worth INR 22 lakh), Gurcharn Singh (property worth INR 1.34 crore), and Sarbjit Singh (property worth INR 37.80 lakh), under Section 68(F) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with approval from authorities in Delhi, in Moga district, Punjab.
29-Mar-2024
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami, on March 29 in Amritsar, criticized both the Central and state governments for their rigid stance on farmer issues and interference in Sikh religious affairs. He also outlined resolutions demanding the resolution of farmer demands, an inquiry into the Haryana Government's actions against protesters, and compensation for affected farmers. Additionally, he urged the Centre to allocate time for the five-member SGPC panel, constituted by the Akal Takht, to deliberate on the release of 'Bandi Singhs'.
29-Mar-2024
Police on March 29 arrested three gangsters from Lakhbir Singh Landa’s Khalistani terrorist module, identified as Gurpreet Singh Gopi, Mohpreet Singh Moh, and Shamsher Singh Shera and seized 1.2 kg of heroin, three country-made pistols, four magazines, and 20 cartridges from their possession on national highway No. 54 near Sheron village in Tarn Taran district. The suspects were known for their involvement in criminal activities associated with Landa’s module, including threatening and attacking businessmen and doctors. The module was orchestrated by Landa, who operates from abroad and has links to other criminal individuals, including Satbir Singh, Gurdev Singh Jaisal, and Yadwinder, all facing numerous criminal cases.
28-Mar-2024
Pakistani authorities at the Attari border in Amritsar district, Punjab, on March 28, declined to take custody of two juvenile Pakistani boys who had strayed into Tarn Taran district in Punjab, India, in August 2022. They could not be repatriated due to a lack of orders from the Pakistan Ministry of External Affairs, despite intervention by the Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC). The boys, acquitted by the Juvenile Justice Board in April 2023, remain in Faridkot Observation Home in Faridkot district, Punjab, awaiting repatriation. The process involves multiple bureaucratic steps and awaits approval from Pakistani authorities.
28-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 28 recovered one packet containing 1.140 kg of heroin near Shamshan Ghat in Nagalamb village in Amritsar district. The heroin was recovered after the BSF intercepted suspicious movements by two unidentified individuals in the area, although the suspects managed to flee.
28-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 28 intercepted and recovered a small drone from farming fields near Dauke village in Amritsar district. The drone was a small quadcopter DJI Mavic 3 model.
28-Mar-2024
Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on March 28 arrested four gangsters linked to the Prema Lahoria and Vicky Gounder gang, identified as Naveen Saini, Neeraj Kapoor, Kishan Bali and Vinod Joshi, and seized six .32-bore pistols and 26 cartridges from their possession in Model Town in Jalandhar district. A crossfire ensued during the arrest, leading to one of the accused sustaining injuries while attempting to flee, resulting in a fractured leg. These suspects, known for their involvement in various criminal activities, were actively engaged in reconnaissance and planning contract killings, prompting a strong response from law enforcement.
28-Mar-2024
Police on March 28 discovered Pro-Khalistan anti-India graffiti stating ‘Delhi banega Khalistan’ on a metro pillar at Punjabi Bagh metro station in West Delhi district in Delhi. The Police lodged a First Information Report (FIR), and CCTV footage is under scrutiny to apprehend the culprits. Previously, similar incidents were reported in anticipation of the G-20 Summit in 2023, leading to arrests revealing connections to Sikh For Justice (SFJ) leader and Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
28-Mar-2024
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing the media during a weekly briefing in New Delhi on March 28, emphasized India's and the United States' (US) capability in handling bilateral issues without the need for speculative comments or unsolicited advice from unrelated third parties, rejecting China's interference in the investigation into the alleged assassination plot against US citizen and Sikh For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
28-Mar-2024
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on March 28, dismissed Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau's remarks, stating that there was nothing new in Canada's position. India reiterated its readiness to investigate with concrete evidence but emphasized that none had been received so far. He also cautioned Canada against harbouring separatist elements.
28-Mar-2024
The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district, on March 28 sentenced four terrorists, including Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) member Kulwinderjit Singh alias Khanpuria, along with Ravinderpal Singh alias Ravi, Jagdev Singh, and Harcharan Singh, to life imprisonment for waging war against the Government of India in a 2019 case. They were convicted under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), section 25 of the Arms Act, and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Additionally, they were fined - INR 3.75 lakh for Khanpuria, INR 3 lakh for Harcharan, and INR 3.10 lakh each for Ravinderpal and Jagdev. NIA investigations revealed that Khanpuria, along with his handlers and associates, planned terrorist attacks in India targeting specific individuals and establishments, including the Dera Sacha Sauda Complex and security-related establishments in Punjab.
28-Mar-2024
On March 28, two unidentified assailants on a bike shot dead Baba Tarsem Singh, the Dera Kar Seva Pramukh of Nanakmatta Gurdwara in Nanakmatta in Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand. Three .315 bore gun shells recovered from the scene indicate the use of country-made pistols. Police suspect internal rivalry as a possible motive and have mobilized eight teams for investigation, with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) being formed at Police Headquarters in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
27-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 27 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 530 grams, two mobile phones, and a motorcycle from Naushera Dhalla village in Tarn Taran district. Acting on intelligence regarding drug smuggling via drones, BSF troops conducted a search near Naushera Dhalla village, where they observed two individuals on a motorcycle. The suspects fled upon seeing the troops, despite pursuit efforts, leaving behind the recovered items.
27-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 27 recovered a China-made drone from fields near Thekalan village in Tarn Taran district in Punjab, based on information provided by a local farmer.
27-Mar-2024
A special court in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district, on March 27 found Kulwinderjeet Singh Khanpuria, a member of the Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), guilty of waging war against India and violating the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Khanpuria, along with Jagdev Singh, Ravinderpal Singh Mehna, and Harcharan Singh Delhi, awaits sentencing on March 28. Khanpuria was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2022 upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.
26-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 26 arrested two unidentified individuals and seized 22 grams of heroin and two mobile phones from their possession near Hazara Singh Wala village in Ferozepur district. Preliminary questioning revealed they had received the heroin from a resident of Peer Ismail Khan Basti in Sukna, Ferozepur district.
26-Mar-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on March 26 recovered a damaged hexacopter drone from fields near Panjgrain village in Amritsar district.