KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
01-Nov-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police, in a joint operation on November 1 recovered a drone from fields on the outskirts of Mahwa village in Amritsar district of Punjab. The drone was a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic) made in China.
01-Nov-2023
Matchbox Shots, a prominent Indian production company, is set to make a movie based on the life and untimely death of Punjabi rap sensation Sidhu Moose Wala. This project will focus on the artist's journey from music to politics and his tragic shooting in 2022.
01-Nov-2023
A report prepared by the Punjab government reveals that there are 16,149 drug-related cases pending trial in the state's courts for over two years. The High Court (HC) requested this data due to the frequent non-appearance of police officers as prosecution witnesses in many drug seizure cases, leading to prolonged detentions. The report outlines measures to expedite trials, including the establishment of a state-level monitoring committee and disciplinary actions against officers who aid or harbour individuals accused of drug offenses.
01-Nov-2023
Police on November 1 arrested a man, identified as Jaspreet Singh and seized 1 kg of opium from his possession in Kabarwala village in Muktsar district.
31-Oct-2023
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on October 31 related to a Punjab drug trafficking racket uncovered by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The operation targeted the main accused, Akshay Kumar Chhabra, and his associates. The authorities seized INR 4.5 crore in cash, along with mobile phones, laptops, and papers related to the money trail and property transactions from multiple locations in Punjab’s Ludhiana, Mohali, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan’s Ganganagar. The NCB had previously arrested 19 individuals, including Afghan heroin processing experts, and uncovered two heroin processing laboratories in Ludhiana, linking the syndicate to drug routes from Dubai, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
31-Oct-2023
Gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Laddi Shooter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a railway crossing in Ferozepur district. Gurpreet was a member of the Shishu gang and had been involved in a shooting incident in April 2022, leading to his arrest along with the gang leader. Despite being on parole, he was killed, and the police are currently investigating the case, reviewing CCTV footage and collecting evidence to apprehend the assailants.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Avtar Singh alias Lali and seized 50 grams of heroin from his possession near Rahon, in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested three persons identified as Rahul alias Akash alias Akashi, Jacob alias Junaid and Tinka and seized one rifle (.315 bore) from their possession near Madhre village in Ferozepur district.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested Gurjant Singh alias Bhatti and seized one pistol (.32 bore) along with two rounds from his possession in Sadhu Shah Wala village Ferozepur district.
31-Oct-2023
According to sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), is reportedly being funded by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and is involved in an immigration racket. His goal is to incite anti-India sentiments among Punjab's youth, promote migration, and encourage attacks on Indian leaders. The ISI supports this propaganda effort as a cost-effective means to destabilize India. Pannun's referendum rallies in Canada have reportedly received very low turnout, which undermines the credibility of his claims of public support for Khalistan.
31-Oct-2023
On October 31, a post in the name of the gangster Arshdeep Singh Dalla went viral on social media, claiming that Mall Road Association president Harjinder Singh Johal alias Mela, was killed by his henchmen.
31-Oct-2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued death threats to top Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, and prominent industrialists and celebrities such as Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kangana Ranaut in an email on October 31.
30-Oct-2023
Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on October 30 recovered four packets of heroin weighing 4.35 kg from a field in Kalsian village in Tarn Taran district.
30-Oct-2023
The Police on October 30 arrested a gangster identified as Subhash alias Bhashi alias Sukha following an exchange of fire, at a checkpoint near Sodhiwala village in Ferozepur district.
30-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with the Punjab police on October 30 recovered a drone from a farming field near Nestha village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (assembled).
30-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with the Punjab police on October 30 recovered a drone in broken condition from a field in Attari village in Amritsar district.
30-Oct-2023
Punjab is facing a growing challenge of drug trafficking via drones, with recent joint operations by the Border Security Force and Punjab Police resulting in significant heroin seizures. These incidents highlight the need for enhanced measures to combat drone-assisted drug smuggling, with concerns pointing toward the involvement of drug cartels based in Pakistan. International cooperation is essential to effectively address this cross-border issue.
30-Oct-2023
Police on October 30 conducted a cordon and search operation targeting drug smugglers and wanted suspects in Fazilka district. A total of 189 houses were searched, 281 suspects were questioned, and three individuals were detained, with one arrest made, along with the detention of eight suspected vehicles.
29-Oct-2023
Border Security Force (BSF) on October 29 recovered 2.992 kg of heroin along with four cartridges of a .30 mm in the outskirts of Kalash Havelian village in Tarn Taran district.
29-Oct-2023
India's decision to partially resume visa services for Canadians is seen as a positive development amid strained relations, sparked by allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The diplomatic row had caused disruptions for tourists, business travellers, and Indian students in Canada. While the standoff hasn't yet affected bilateral trade significantly, it underscores the importance of maintaining robust diplomatic ties for facilitating trade and economic growth.
29-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on October 29, during a search operation recovered a Chinese drone from a field near Daoke village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic, made in China).
29-Oct-2023
The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Mohali, on October 29, arrested a key operative of the Bambiha gang identified as Lovepreet Singh alias Gagan Dhillon and seized one .30 bore pistol and 5 rounds in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. The gang was running an extortion module, targeting businessmen, influential individuals, and members of the music industry in Punjab. Another suspect, Harmanpreet Singh, managed to flee. Efforts are ongoing to arrest him.
29-Oct-2023
Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police during a joint search operation on October 29 recovered a packet containing 2.146 kg of heroin and a broken China-made DJI Mavic-3 Classic quadcopter drone on the outskirts of Bhaini village in Amritsar district.
29-Oct-2023
On October 29, two individuals identified as Amritpal Singh alias Sajan, and his uncle Kulwant Singh, were fatally shot by four armed men riding two motorcycles near Shaheed Udham Singh Chowk in Jandiala Guru’s Sheikhupura Mohalla in Amritsar district. The police have filed charges against the notorious gangster Happy Jatt, and efforts are currently underway to apprehend the four identified assailants. According to Superintendent of Police Gurpartap Singh Sahota, this incident resulted from an ongoing feud between rival gangs.
29-Oct-2023
The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on October 29 praised Canada's Prime Minister (PM), Justin Trudeau, for facilitating open discussions about the Khalistani independence movement. The relationship between India and Canada has deteriorated due to Trudeau's allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Khalistan separatist leader. Despite two unsuccessful Khalistan referendums in Canada, Pannun mentioned plans for more referendums in different Canadian cities in 2024, though their credibility has been questioned due to low voter turnout.