KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
14-Nov-2025
On November 14, Punjab Police, on day 258 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 71 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 86 drug smugglers and seized 13.7 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 3.5 kg of poppy husk, 211 intoxicant pills and INR 5.09 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 14 seized a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone, suspected to have been used for cross-border smuggling, from agricultural fields near Kamal Wala village in Ferozepur district.
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 14 seized two pistols concealed in crop fields near Raja Rai village in Ferozepur district. Officials indicated that the weapons were likely dropped either by a drone or by smugglers exploiting dense vegetation along the border.
14-Nov-2025
Police on November 14 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Bagicha Singh, and recovered 8.25 kg of heroin near the India–Pakistan border in Ferozepur district.
14-Nov-2025
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on November 14 arrested a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative, Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Bila, from a guest house in Halol, Panchmahal district in Gujarat. Preliminary investigation revealed that the main accused, Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa, currently in Malaysia, had been recruiting operatives in Punjab on behalf of Pakistan’s ISI to carry out grenade attacks in densely populated areas of Punjab and other states. Investigators also uncovered plans for coordinated terror strikes across multiple states involving grenade blasts and firing using sophisticated weapons.
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier on November 14 announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones along the Punjab border in 2025 up to November 14. The BSF also intercepted multiple consignments of drugs and weapons smuggled into India using drones, recovering 329 kg of heroin, 16 kg of ICE, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades, and over 10 kg of high explosives. During these operations, the BSF neutralized three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.
14-Nov-2025
Jailed radical leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) suffered a setback in the Tarn Taran bypoll, with its informal candidate Mandeep Singh Khalsa finishing third. Khalsa secured 19,620 votes, trailing far behind AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, who won by a margin of more than double Khalsa’s tally. Khalsa, the brother of Sandeep Singh Sunny — an accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri — was fielded in the bypoll following the party’s strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Khadoor Sahib, where Amritpal Singh had secured a decisive victory. Despite Tarn Taran falling within the same Khadoor Sahib region, the bypoll outcome reflects a significant decline in support for the Amritpal-led faction.
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) has already surpassed last year’s total heroin recovery along the International Border in Punjab, seizing 329 kg of the narcotic so far this year compared to 287 kg recovered in 2024. As of November 14, 2025, BSF troops have intercepted 251 drones and recovered 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades, over 10 kg of high explosives, 329 kg of heroin and 16 kg of ICE. During these operations, the force also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian nationals suspected of smuggling, along with 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes. In comparison, BSF had intercepted 294 drones during the entire year in 2024, a sharp rise from 107 such recoveries in 2023 and just 21 in 2022, according to official figures.
14-Nov-2025
The Supreme Court (SC) on November 14 deferred for two weeks the hearing on a plea filed by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the 1995 assassination of former Chief Minister Beant Singh. Hawara has sought his transfer from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab.
13-Nov-2025
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, backed by farmer organizations including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political), the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, on November 13 launched a major mobilization at the Shambhu border in Patiala district as part of its long-standing campaign to secure the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain incarcerated.
13-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 13 seized one packet of heroin weighing 1.664 kilograms in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence, Pathankot, on November 13 busted a gangster module and arrested three operatives linked to Armenia-based wanted gangster Raja Haruwal, identified as Yusuf Masih alias MP, Samuel Masih alias Ankit alias Anki, and Sahibjeet Singh alias Sabhi and seized two .30-bore star-mark pistols, two magazines, and 15 live cartridges from their possession in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigation suggests that the trio was acting on the directions of Raja Haruwal, who had arranged the delivery of the seized weapons. The module was reportedly involved in the exchange of weapons and money and was conducting reconnaissance of potential extortion targets.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 busted a Pakistan-backed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 individuals, identified as Kuldeep Singh, Shekhar Singh, Ajay Singh alias Ajay, Amrik Singh, Parminder alias Chiri, Vijay, Sukhjit Singh alias Sukh Brar, Sukhwinder Singh, Karanveer Singh alias Vicky, and Sajan Kumar alias Sanju and seized a Chinese hand grenade in Ludhiana district. Seven of the accused were brought on production warrants from different jails for their roles as couriers and facilitators. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through three Malaysia-based operatives to coordinate the pickup and delivery of the grenade. The handlers had tasked them with carrying out a grenade attack in a populated area to create unrest in the state. Further investigation pointed to foreign-based masterminds: Malaysia-based Ajay alias Ajay Malaysia, Jass Behbal, and Pawandeep.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested a person, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and recovered 538 grams of heroin from his possession, in Bhakna Kalan village, Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested two Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang members involved in the firing incident linked to extortion attempt in Jandiala Guru, identified as Ravi and Ujjwal Hans and seized one foreign-made pistol from their possession, in Amritsar district. Police said the duo was acting on the directions of their foreign-based handler, Keshav Shivala.
13-Nov-2025
Police on November 13 foiled an extortion plot and arrested four suspects along with three petrol bombs in Faridkot district. The accused were reportedly acting on the directions of gangster Deepu, who is currently abroad. The group had planned to intimidate a liquor vend owner by throwing petrol bombs at his shop.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 arrested two associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, identified as Vijay Masih and Malkit Singh and seized two foreign-made pistols along with three live cartridges from their possession in Batala, Gurdaspur district. Investigation revealed that the duo had been tasked by foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang to carry out targeted killings.
13-Nov-2025
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab on November 13 arrested two members of the Ashish Chopra gang, identified as Rashpal alias Sewak and Rajiv alias Jassa and recovered 205 grams of heroin from their possession, in Madhre village, Ferozepur district. Preliminary investigation revealed that the duo was in contact with Yuvi, a shooter of the Ashish Chopra gang who is wanted in the Ashu Monga murder case that occurred in Ferozepur in May 2025.
13-Nov-2025
According to reports, police and security agencies have launched extensive search and checking operations across Punjab’s border districts and adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh amid concerns that those involved in the November 10 Red Fort blast may attempt to escape through porous interstate and international borders. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a comprehensive security sweep is underway. “We are checking all high-footfall public places, including bus stands, railway station parking lots, hotels, and certain religious sites. Every vehicle entering or leaving the city is being thoroughly scanned,” Bhullar stated.
13-Nov-2025
On November 13, Punjab Police, on day 257 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 62 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 77 drug smugglers and seized 2.5 kg of heroin, 600 grams of opium, 25 kg of poppy husk, 110 intoxicant pills and INR 1900 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
13-Nov-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 13 raided the house and clinic of former Al-Falah University MBBS student Jaan Nisar at Bal Singh Nagar in Ludhiana district over his alleged links to the November 10 Delhi blast. He was not present during the raid, and his father informed officials that he had gone to Dalkhola, West Bengal, to visit relatives. The NIA later travelled to Bengal, detained him, questioned him, and subsequently released him.
12-Nov-2025
On November 12, Punjab Police, on day 256 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 42 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 59 drug smugglers and seized 274 grams of heroin, 3 kg of ganja, 389 intoxicant pills and INR 1910 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 intercepted and recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone that had entered Indian territory from Pakistan near Wan village in Tarn Taran district. The drone was brought down using advanced anti-drone measures and seized intact for forensic examination.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 neutralized and recovered two drones, a DJI Matrice 400 and a DJI Matrice 350, in the Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur district.
12-Nov-2025
Police on November 12 arrested four members of the Sonu Khatri–Binnu Gujjar gang, identified as Ishwinder Singh alias Ishu, Aman, Abhay Sidhu, and Sandeep Kumar alias Shipa, and seized a Glock pistol with four rounds and a .30 bore pistol, following a brief encounter in Khankhana village near Banga in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Two of the accused opened fire on police personnel and sustained injuries in retaliatory fire. All four later confessed to their involvement in the murder of Satnam Singh alias Satta of Uchha village and other crimes, including an attempted murder of a local trader in Mandali village, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, on October 29.