KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
27-Sep-2023
Police arrested a man, identified as Lakhan Khosla and seized 70 grams of an intoxicating powder, most likely heroin, from his possession in Model Town in Hoshiarpur district on September 27.
27-Sep-2023
Police on September 27 arrested two unidentified individuals and recovered 100 grams of heroin and a stolen car from their possession in Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur district.
27-Sep-2023
Chabbewal Police on September 27 arrested two drug smugglers, identified as Vikramjeet and Sahil Bains and seized 260 grams of intoxicating powder from their possession in Chabbewal in Hoshiarpur district.
26-Sep-2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on September 26, announced plans to deploy anti-drone systems along India's international border to enhance security measures in Amritsar, Punjab. He highlighted the government's commitment to border security and its success in combating narcotics and terrorism. The meeting addressed various developmental and security-related issues in Northern India.
26-Sep-2023
Nabha Police, on September 26, arrested two individuals, identified as panchayat secretary Deepak Garg and Navpreet Pal and seized around 3.5 kg of opium from their possession in Nabha in Patiala district. Garg is alleged to have smuggled around 60 kg of opium over the last two years, primarily sourced from Rajasthan.
26-Sep-2023
Zirakpur police, along with the Special Task Force (STF) Mohali unit, on September 26 arrested two drug peddlers identified as Arun Kumar and Manjit Singh alias Meet and recovered 50 grams of heroin from their possession in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. The arrested individuals disclosed that they sourced the heroin from the Ferozepur border area for INR 2,000 per gram and sold it in Mohali for INR 3,200 per gram.
26-Sep-2023
Police on September 26 arrested an individual identified as Niket Singh and recovered 20 grams of heroin from his possession in Zikapur in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
26-Sep-2023
West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on September 26 strongly condemned Khalistani supporters in Canada for their actions, which included burning an Indian flag and protesting against the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He called upon the Indian government to take necessary measures against these anti-India elements.
26-Sep-2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 26 conducted a widespread operation, conducting raids in 50 locations across six states - Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. The operation targeted the Khalistani-gangster nexus. During these operations, the NIA detained Sunder alias Jora, an associate of gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dala, in Ferozepur district in Punjab.
26-Sep-2023
The Counter-Intelligence (CI) wing of the Punjab Police on September 26 arrested a drug smuggler identified as Manpreet Singh and seized 4 kg of heroin and a car from his possession near Khurmania village in Amritsar district. Manpreet had been communicating with Pakistani drug smugglers through WhatsApp and was transporting the heroin consignment. Reportedly, it had been delivered by Pakistani smugglers using a drone near Naushehra Dhala village in Tarn Taran district to an unknown recipient.
26-Sep-2023
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) senior leader Bikram Singh Majithia, in Kadian in Gurdaspur district on September 26, expressed concern about painting Sikhs as terrorists despite their significant contributions to India's freedom struggle and defence forces. He also criticized attempts to associate turban-wearing individuals with terrorism for political gain and polarizing votes in India.
26-Sep-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on September 26 recovered 3 packets of heroin weighing 1.5 kg near Daoke village in Amritsar district.
26-Sep-2023
In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police arrested a man, identified as Malkiat Singh and seized 700 grams of heroin along with a motorcycle from his possession in Daoke village in Amritsar district.
25-Sep-2023
Police on September 25 arrested two drug smugglers, identified as Harjinder Singh and Nirmal Singh, and seized 2 kg of heroin from their possession near Makhu town in Ferozepur district. The accused were riding a motorcycle without a registration number, and the heroin was discovered during a vehicle inspection.
25-Sep-2023
Punjab Police on September 25 conducted simultaneous raids at 264 suspected hideouts associated with gangsters and anti-national elements across all 28 police districts in the state of Punjab. This operation involved over 150 teams and 500 police personnel and was carried out as part of efforts to make Punjab a crime-free state, following Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann's directives and based on information gathered from the questioning of arrested gang members.
25-Sep-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on September 25 shot down two drones near the International Border (IB) in Amritsar sector in Amritsar district. On the evening of September 25, the BSF recovered one drone from paddy fields near Dhanoe Khurd village in Amritsar district.
25-Sep-2023
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), on September 25, passed a resolution expressing concern over the India-Canada standoff regarding the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Amritsar. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami emphasized the need for a sincere approach from both countries to resolve the matter after Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau's allegations regarding the involvement of Indian agencies in Nijjar's killing. The SGPC also condemned the propaganda against Sikhs and Punjab in the mainstream media and urged the Indian government to take action against those tarnishing the Sikh community's image.
25-Sep-2023
A recent intelligence report has revealed the agenda of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who aims to disintegrate India along religious lines. The report highlights 16 cases registered against Pannun across various Indian states, indicating his involvement in anti-national activities. Currently residing in the United States (US), Pannun is allegedly working to create multiple countries based on religion, including a proposed Muslim state called the 'Democratic Republic of Urdustan,' while also actively radicalizing Kashmiri people with the goal of separating the region from India.
25-Sep-2023
According to sources, India has initiated a coordinated effort among its top intelligence and security agencies. A joint meeting involving the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), and Intelligence Bureau (IB) is scheduled for October 5–6 in New Delhi in response to escalating Khalistani activities in Canada and the recent diplomatic dispute with the country. The meeting aims to strategize and plan significant actions to counter Khalistani terrorist activities.
25-Sep-2023
Indian security agencies have uncovered a nexus between Khalistani extremists, Pakistani terrorists, and Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), involved in the targeted killings of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders in Punjab. Two individuals, Naushad and Jagjit Singh, who were arrested by the Delhi Police, confessed to their involvement in a murder at the behest of gangster-turned-Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, and a handler from the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit named Suhail. The killers also revealed a plot to target top RSS and Hindu leaders opposed to Khalistani extremists in Punjab, orchestrated by Arshdeep Singh Dala with support from the ISI and LeT.
25-Sep-2023
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) on September 25 issued a Red Corner Notice against Karanvir Singh, a member of the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). Singh is believed to be hiding in Pakistan and is wanted by India on various charges, including criminal conspiracy and murder. This notice comes amid a diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau's claim of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has dismissed as 'absurd' and 'motivated.'
25-Sep-2023
According to a chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March 2023, the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is reportedly attempting to relocate its key members and operatives abroad with the assistance of Pro-Khalistan Elements (PKEs) established in various countries. This has given rise to a symbiotic network between terrorists and gangsters, wherein gangsters provide shooters for targeted killings in exchange for access to sophisticated weapons from across the border. The BKI operates in several countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, and Pakistan, and receives support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The agency also mentions links between the BKI and gangster syndicates such as D Company, led by Dawood Ibrahim.
25-Sep-2023
The 30-day ultimatum given to Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) chief Ranjeet Singh Neeta by the Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) to surrender ended on September 25. An action to attach his property in Jammu and Kashmir has been initiated under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Ranjeet Neeta is believed to be operating from Pakistan with the backing of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He is wanted in multiple acts of terrorism and conspiracies in the Punjab-Jammu region, including bombings and explosions in various incidents.
25-Sep-2023
According to sources, Indian security agencies have reportedly approached their Canadian counterparts regarding the presence of Khalistani elements in Canada. However, the Canadian government has been reluctant to take action, citing the absence of an institutionalized mechanism for intelligence sharing. Recent Indian intelligence reports have identified Canadian nationals allegedly linked to proscribed organizations like the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) and the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). These individuals, including Gurjit Singh Cheema, Gurjinder Singh Pannun, and Gurpreet Singh Brar, are accused of various activities related to supporting and radicalizing individuals associated with these groups in India.
25-Sep-2023
According to sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), is currently under investigation in approximately 20 criminal cases by Indian law enforcement agencies. Designated as an "individual terrorist" by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in 2020, Pannun has a history of cases dating back to 1990. These cases involve allegations related to pro-Khalistan activities, sedition, seditious communication, and accusations of inciting gangsters and youth in Punjab to engage in anti-India activities. Recently, Pannun publicly issued threats against Indian diplomats and government officials, and he urged Canadian Hindus to leave Canada, accusing them of siding with India.