KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
28-Oct-2025
Officials from state and Central security agencies have warned that the recent surge in the smuggling of firearms from Pakistan into Punjab — particularly AK-47 rifles and rocket-propelled grenade launchers (RPGs) — points to renewed attempts to foment unrest in the state. A senior police official said that vigilant Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and the Punjab Police’s counter-intelligence unit have so far thwarted these efforts. “These weapons are not random recoveries; they reflect a sustained attempt to arm radical and criminal elements to destabilize the region,” he said, adding, “In several incidents last year, grenades were hurled but missed their targets. RPGs, however, can fire grenades with accuracy and from a distance, making them far more dangerous.”
28-Oct-2025
According to the Border Security Force (BSF), as of October 23, the force has recovered 215 drones, 325 kg of narcotics including heroin and ICE, 180 weapons (mostly pistols), 12 grenades, and 10 kg of high explosives in Punjab alone. Additionally, BSF personnel have neutralized three cross-border intruders and apprehended 210 Indian nationals and 16 Pakistani nationals suspected of smuggling. Officials noted that these figures are in addition to the seizures and arrests made separately by the Punjab Police.
28-Oct-2025
On October 28, Punjab Police, on day 241 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 48 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 58 drug smugglers and seized 10.6 kg of heroin and 1 kg of ganja from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
28-Oct-2025
Punjab Police on October 28 busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of one operative, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gora, and recovered 5 kg of heroin from his possession in Hassan Dhut village, Ferozepur district. Preliminary investigation revealed that the consignment was smuggled from Pakistan, and the accused was on his way to deliver it to a local smuggler under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler.
28-Oct-2025
Punjab Police on October 28 arrested two persons, identified as Jaswinder Singh and Arshdeep Singh, and seized 2.8 kg of heroin from Kallar Wala village in Ferozepur district.
28-Oct-2025
Jalandhar Police on October 28 arrested three close associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, identified as Mankaran Singh Deol, Simranjit Singh, and Jaiveer Singh, and seized eight .32-bore pistols from their possession in Rama Mandi, Jalandhar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had received the consignment from Madhya Pradesh and were involved in supplying weapons to criminal gangs.
28-Oct-2025
Two unidentified gangsters opened fire at three locations, a pesticide shop and two grocery stores, in Mansa’s busy market area in Mansa district on October 28. The assailants fled the scene, abandoning their motorcycle and CCTV footage reportedly showed a policeman assisting the gangsters in their escape.
28-Oct-2025
On October 28, the Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a drug smuggler and seized 1.652 kg of heroin, packed in three packets, near Wan village in Tarn Taran district.
28-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 28 seized a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from fields near Dhanoe Khurd village in Amritsar district.
28-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 28 seized a DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone near Khemkaran village in Tarn Taran district.
28-Oct-2025
On October 28, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized a packet of heroin weighing 1.227 kg near Roranwala Khurd village in Amritsar district.
28-Oct-2025
The Rajasthan Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) on October 28 confirmed its key role in the arrest of gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga in the United States (US). Jagga, a former member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and currently linked to the Rohit Godara faction, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the Canada–US border. Officials said that extradition proceedings to bring him back to India have begun. A resident of Dhurkot in Ludhiana district of Punjab, Jagga had been absconding for a long time, with AGTF teams actively pursuing him. His gang operates mainly in Punjab and Rajasthan, and he faces over a dozen criminal cases in Punjab, where he has been declared a proclaimed offender.
28-Oct-2025
National Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal on October 28 strongly condemned the brutal murder of Punjabi businessman Darshan Singh Sahsi in Canada, calling it a wake-up call for the Canadian government. He said the killing reflects the growing lawlessness, terrorism, and moral decay in Canada, which has become a breeding ground for extremist violence and targeted killings. Grewal alleged that the nexus of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), and criminal Canadian gangs is fuelling unrest. He further stated that Canada has become a safe haven for terror propagandists like Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his SFJ network, which continues to radicalize youth, glorify assassins, and spread hatred against India.
28-Oct-2025
In a joint operation with central intelligence agencies, Kapurthala Police arrested three individuals, identified as Raja, Jaskaran, and Gurnam Singh, for secretly photographing Army Cantonment areas and sharing classified military information with Pakistan in exchange for money, in Kapurthala district. Acting on credible intelligence, authorities conducted coordinated raids, arresting Raja on October 28, Jaskaran on October 29, and Gurnam on October 30.
27-Oct-2025
On October 27, Punjab Police, on day 240 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 57 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 66 drug smugglers and seized 2 kg of heroin, 14 kg of poppy husk, 231 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 7800 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
27-Oct-2025
Sixty-six panchayats in Punjab have passed resolutions seeking parole for Sikh militant Jagtar Singh Hawara, convicted in the 1995 assassination of former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh and currently serving a life sentence in Mandoli Central Jail in New Delhi. The panchayats appealed to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to grant parole on humanitarian grounds so Hawara can visit his ailing mother. His lawyer, Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, said an email containing the 66 resolutions has been sent to the CM’s office.
26-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 26 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 553 grams from an agricultural field near Bhaini Rajputana village in Amritsar district.
26-Oct-2025
An Amritsar court on October 26 remanded Manpreet Singh, an alleged Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative, to two-day police custody following his arrest over the seizure of two powerful IEDs on October 25. Investigators reportedly recovered critical data from his phone indicating direct contact with Pakistan-based BKI handler Harvinder Singh alias Rinda. The explosives were allegedly supplied via drones in the Ajnala border belt with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) support. Manpreet also admitted links with associates in the United States (US), Australia, and Germany — including Mannu Agwan, Nishan Jodian, Raja Haruwal, and Sajan Masih — involved in extortion and terror financing across Punjab.
26-Oct-2025
According to reports, Interpol has yet to share any information with Punjab Police regarding Sikh hardliner Amritpal Singh Mehron, wanted in the murder of digital content creator Kanchan Kumari in Bathinda four months ago. Mehron is believed to be hiding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Bathinda Police had submitted a pro forma for a “blue notice” on June 20 to trace and extradite him, but no response has been received from Interpol so far.
26-Oct-2025
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit), along with other Panthic organizations, held a meeting in Tarn Taran on October 26 to formulate plans to support Mandeep Singh, the candidate of Shiromani Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) for the Tarn Taran by-election scheduled for November 11.
26-Oct-2025
The Special Task Force (STF) of Haryana Police brought back Lakhwinder Kumar alias Lakhwinder Singh alias Lakha, a “known gangster” and close aide of Anmol Bishnoi, from the United States (US), officials said on October 26. Lakhwinder was deported on October 25, after months of coordination between Indian and US authorities — marking the first repatriation of a fugitive linked to a Haryana-based gang from the US. A resident of Titram village in Kaithal, Haryana, Lakhwinder had been operating from California since 2022, managing overseas operations of the Lawrence–Anmol Bishnoi gang and coordinating extortion and firing orders across Haryana and Punjab. His deportation followed a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued on December 7, 2023, and a Red Corner Notice (RCN) on December 26, 2024. Officials added that in 2025 so far, the STF has made over 220 gang-related arrests, leading to a sharp decline in extortion calls — 109 this year compared to 160 in 2024.
26-Oct-2025
Gangster Sunil Sardhania, the main accused in the firing on Haryanvi singer Rahul Fazilpuria and the murder of property dealer Rohit Shaukeen, was arrested by Haryana Police at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, on October 26. He was taken into custody upon arrival after returning from Costa Rica, though sources claimed he was deported from Zurich, Switzerland. According to police, Sardhania and his associate Deepak Nandal had claimed responsibility for the July 14 firing at Fazilpuria’s vehicle in Sector 71 and the murder of Shaukeen near Palm Hills Society in Sector 77, Gurugram, Haryana.
26-Oct-2025
Police on October 26 arrested one person, identified as Kuldeep Singh and seized a Chinese hand grenade in Ludhiana district.
26-Oct-2025
Former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) and former Chairman of the National Minorities Commission, Tarlochan Singh, has written a letter to United States (US) Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor, highlighting that Sikh truck drivers in the US are facing undue backlash following a recent accident in which a Sikh youth truck driver was involved. He urged Gor to ensure immediate intervention by the US Government to support Sikhs who are American citizens.
26-Oct-2025
On October 26, Punjab Police, on day 239 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 57 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 66 drug smugglers and seized 1.1 kg of heroin, 1331 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 3200 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.