KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
04-Oct-2023
Mohali police and Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation on October 4 arrested two associates of the Bambiha gang, identified as Avtar Singh alias Gora, and Ajay Kumar alias Preet Sharma, and seized four pistols along with six magazines and 16 live cartridges from their possession in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district.
03-Oct-2023
According to reports, Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh, along with nine fellow detainees, has initiated an indefinite hunger strike at Dibrugarh jail in Assam. Their protest is in response to alleged restrictions on the access of their chosen lawyer, Rajdev Singh, to them within the jail premises. Kirandeep Kaur, Amritpal Singh's wife, has also joined the hunger strike in solidarity with her husband and the other detainees who are held under the National Security Act (NSA) due to the lawyer access dispute.
03-Oct-2023
Police on October 3 arrested two associates of designated Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, identified as Mandeep Singh alias Deepa and Saurav Kumar alias Saabi, and seized a .32-bore pistol and four live cartridges from their possession in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. The suspects were wanted by Ludhiana and Moga police in multiple criminal cases and had been declared proclaimed offenders.
03-Oct-2023
On October 3, the Dhar Kalan Police Station in Pathankot district of Punjab was declared a drug-free zone, along with 45 village panchayats in the Dhar Kalan region. This announcement reflects the Punjab government's efforts to combat the drug menace, including recent arrests of drug smugglers.
03-Oct-2023
Punjab Police and Border Security Force (BSF) on October 3 intercepted a Pakistani drone and recovered 2.518 grams of heroin from near Border Out-Post (BOP) Kalsia near Kalsian Khurd village in Tarn Taran district.
03-Oct-2023
According to reports, India has demanded that Canada recall its 41 ambassadors, giving them time until October 10 to leave the country. Failure to comply with this request will result in the removal of their diplomatic immunity. Currently, India hosts 62 Canadian ambassadors, but after the deadline, only 21 will remain in the country.
03-Oct-2023
Khalistani graffiti that read 'Khalistan Zindabad' was discovered on a wall of a government office in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh on October 3. This incident bears resemblance to a previous occurrence at the Vidhan Sabha complex in Dharamsala, where Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had claimed responsibility, resulting in the arrest of two individuals from Punjab for creating similar graffiti.
03-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 3 intercepted a China-made drone and recovered 470 gm of heroin, near Dhanoe Khurd village in Amritsar district.
03-Oct-2023
On October 3, Khalistani graffiti that stated 'Khalistan Zindabad' was spotted on the boundary wall of the Jal Shakti Department office in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility, with SFJ chief and Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stating in a video that they are targeting the World Cup to seek revenge for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Nijjar, signaling their intention to disrupt the event. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu, two suspects have been identified after reviewing the CCTV footage. DGP Kundu also noted that a collaborative intelligence-sharing meeting was held on October 3 in Dharamshala with officers from military intelligence, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Crime Investigation Department (CID) units.
03-Oct-2023
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on October 3 issued a letter to all Indian states, requesting increased security for officials of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) due to threats from Khalistani terror groups and Naxals. The communication also reveals concerns about the Popular Front of India (PFI) working with Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) to gather information about NIA officers.
02-Oct-2023
In a recent interview, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), stated that they are determined to include New Delhi in their plans for a separate Sikh state, Khalistan. Pannun emphasized the Sikh community's commitment to non-violence and a peaceful approach to achieve their goals, even within India's current boundaries. He accused the Indian government of espionage and called for international involvement.
02-Oct-2023
Sikh gangsterism in Canada has connections to the Khalistan separatist movement in India, leading to tensions between the two countries. The recent killing of a Canadian Sikh and Khalistani terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegedly by Indian intelligence agents, has further strained relations. Sikh gangsterism in Canada has its roots in social and cultural factors, with some members coming from middle and upper-class Sikh immigrant families. Political factors, including vote-bank politics, have also contributed to the growth of Sikh gangsterism. While efforts have been made to control it, extradition requests for Sikh separatist gangsters wanted by India are still pending with the Canadian government.
02-Oct-2023
According to intelligence reports, Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala, a designated “individual terrorist" under India's Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, has expanded his criminal network to potentially carry out terror attacks in Gurdaspur in Punjab, India. He has formed an association with United States (US) based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). Arsh Dala, based in Canada, has been involved in various criminal activities in India, including extortion and murder, and has been linked to the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF).
02-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 2 intercepted a drone and recovered 2.7 kilograms of heroin and the drone, in a paddy field near Kalsian Khurd village in Tarn Taran district. The drone was a Chinese-made Quadcopter (Model – DJI Matrice 300 RTK).
02-Oct-2023
Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa on October 2 criticized Khalistan supporters in Canada, alleging support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He emphasized that the Sikh community in India stands united for the country and disavows any connection with those promoting anti-Indian activities.
02-Oct-2023
Police on October 2 arrested four members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and seized pistols from their possession in Sisana village in Kharkhoda tehsil of Sonipat district of Haryana.
01-Oct-2023
The Anti-Narcotic cell of Police Commissionerate, in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence (CI) on October 1 arrested one person, identified as Kartar Singh and recovered 1.5 kg of opium from his possession in Kot Gangu Rai village in Ludhiana district.
01-Oct-2023
According to intelligence sources, Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, a Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist who is collaborating with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and operating from additional bases in Portugal, has been stepping up his terror activities in Punjab, India. Portugal has emerged as a key operational base for Landa, with several associates controlling criminal activities and smuggling weapons from Pakistan. Parminder Singh alias Pattu, one of Landa's foreign-based associates in Portugal, facilitated the procurement of firearms for the criminal syndicate in Punjab. Additionally, Lawrence Bishnoi, another gangster with connections to Landa, is diversifying criminal activities and establishing communication with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs), indicating a shift in focus towards arms smuggling and posing security risks.
01-Oct-2023
A gangster from Punjab, identified as Deepak Mann alias Mann Jaito, was shot dead in Sonepat, Haryana, on October 1. In a social media post, gangster Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the murder.
30-Sep-2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Sirsa on September 30 strongly condemned the incident in which Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. He emphasized that Sikh gurdwaras in New Delhi welcome people from all religions and communities, highlighting that Sikhs are known for their commitment to humanity and that India is a safe place for Sikhs.
30-Sep-2023
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on September 30 condemned the incident in which Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami was prevented from entering a gurdwara in Scotland. The SGPC's general secretary, Gurcharan Singh Grewal, asserted that gurdwaras are open to people of all religions.
30-Sep-2023
According to sources, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered connections between the Kaushal Chaudhary gang in Gurugram, Haryana, and Khalistani supporter and terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala, who is associated with the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). This revelation sheds light on a complex web of connections allegedly orchestrated by Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and Khalistani supporters, operating beyond national borders. The NIA charge sheet also revealed that members of Kaushal Chaudhary's gang were tasked with eliminating several individuals. Both Kaushal Chaudhary and Amit Dagar were involved in extortion, threats, and acts of terror and violence. Funds raised from extortions supported terror activities.
30-Sep-2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson RP Singh, on September 30, urged Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, to take action against Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, stating that he is defaming the Sikh community and calling for religious punishment (tankha) against him. This threat comes after a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against Pannun for threatening to disrupt the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
30-Sep-2023
According to a top source in the Delhi Police, the Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) used in the attack on the Punjab Police's Intelligence Headquarters in Mohali, India, in 2022 was originally intended for singer Sidhu Moose Wala but was later redirected due to concerns of higher casualties if used during a public rally. The RPG, supplied by Khalistani terrorist Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, was smuggled into India through the Pakistan border. Rinda had connections with the gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and the Canada-based fugitive terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa.
29-Sep-2023
On September 29, the second day of the rail roko protest by 19 farmer unions in Punjab, a total of 498 trains were affected, including 381 passenger trains and 17 goods trains, in Punjab.