KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
18-Nov-2025
On November 18, Ludhiana Police conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) across several villages and localities, arresting seven individuals and seizing 2.5 kg of poppy husk and 250 intoxicating tablets in Ludhiana district.
18-Nov-2025
On November 18, Punjab Police, on day 262 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 67 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 79 drug smugglers and seized 4.3 kg of heroin, 971 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 3.16 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
18-Nov-2025
A transport company employee, identified as Makhan Singh, was shot dead at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Amritsar district on November 18. He was hit by four bullets and died on the spot. Police recovered six empty shells and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailant. While the incident was initially believed to be linked to a dispute over bus timings, the Bambiha gang later through a social media post claimed responsibility, calling it an act of revenge for the deaths of their associates.
18-Nov-2025
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on November 18 accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of having abdicated its authority, saying criminals and gangsters were killing people with impunity. ‘While the AAP government is counting its days, we are counting our dead,’ he said, referring to the rising number of daily killings in Punjab.
18-Nov-2025
A 40-year-old man, identified as Varinder Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Chheharta in Amritsar district, on November 18. He had just dropped his children at school and was returning home when the attackers fired multiple rounds. Officials said Varinder had earlier filed a police complaint stating he was receiving death threats.
18-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 18 arrested two of the five men involved in plotting and executing the killing of Naveen Arora, son of an RSS leader, identified as Kanav and Harsh, in Ferozepur district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said the motive is yet to be established. He stated that the conspiracy was hatched on November 13 during Kanav’s birthday party at Basti Bhatian Wali in Ferozepur district, where Jatin Kali of Badhi Jaimal Singh village offered INR 1 lakh to Kanav, Badal, Harsh, and another suspect whose identity has been withheld to protect the investigation. Sidhu added that all angles, including a dubious claim by a terror outfit, are being examined to determine what triggered the killing.
17-Nov-2025
Unidentified assailants opened fire on a man, identified as Jashanpreet, an employee at a medical store, in Amritsar district on November 17. The injured victim was admitted to a private hospital in Amritsar.
17-Nov-2025
Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Frontier, Inspector General Atul Fulzele stated in Amritsar on November 17 that the BSF has neutralized 255 Pakistan-origin drones this year used for smuggling heroin and weapons. He added that surveillance has been intensified ahead of the fog season, as smugglers often exploit low visibility to deploy drones for cross-border drops.
17-Nov-2025
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has formally written to the filmmakers of the upcoming animated film Hind Di Chadar, based on the life of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, not to release it on November 21, stating that its depiction violates Sikh principles and could hurt religious sentiments. SGPC secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan said the film contains ‘several shortcomings’ in its portrayal of Sikh history and principles. He added that the directive follows instructions from Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargarj, Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht.
17-Nov-2025
On November 17, Punjab Police, on day 261 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 57 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 68 drug smugglers and seized 2.2 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, 11 kg of poppy husk, 2168 intoxicant pills and INR 1.88 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
17-Nov-2025
Bilga police on November 17 arrested a woman, identified as Navjot Kaur alias Rekha, and seized 20 grams of heroin from her possession in Jalandhar district.
17-Nov-2025
Nakodar police on November 17 arrested a man, identified as Paramjit, and seized 500 grams of poppy husk from him in Jalandhar district.
17-Nov-2025
Lohian Khas police on November 17 arrested a man, identified as Chiman Singh, and recovered 25 intoxicating tablets from him in Jalandhar district.
17-Nov-2025
Gurdaspur Member of Parliament (MP) and Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa stated on November 17 that he received a death threat on his phone from a United States (US)–based number, with the sender claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The message also named Balkaur Singh (father of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala), singer Mankirat Aulakh, human rights activist Gurmeet Bablu, and liquor businessman Aman Jaintipur, who has previously been attacked. Written in Punjabi, the message warned those listed to ‘prepare for a re-birth’ and added that they could increase their security ‘as much as they want.’ It further stated: ‘You can run or hide wherever you want, but you will be punished in a way that generations will remember.’
16-Nov-2025
A newly formed pro-Khalistan group, the Sher-e-Punjab Brigade, claimed responsibility on November 16 for the murder of Naveen Arora, son of RSS leader Baldev Raj Arora, who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants while returning home from his shop in Ferozepur on November 15. In a letter signed by Paramjit Singh and issued by spokesperson Bahadur Singh Sandhu, the group accused the RSS of attempting to ‘assimilate Sikhs into Hinduism in Punjab’ and claimed it was formed for the ‘cause of Khalistan’s freedom.’ The letter warned that members of the RSS, Shiv Sena, and police and military personnel would be targeted in the future. However, Punjab Police officials said the authenticity of the letter remained unverified, noting that it could be fake or intended to mislead the investigation.
16-Nov-2025
Police on November 16 arrested a man, identified as Ajay Dubey and seized six grams of heroin from him in Satnampura, Phagwara, in Kapurthala district.
16-Nov-2025
Batala Police on November 16 arrested a wanted murder suspect, identified as Manik Kumar after an exchange of fire on the Batala–Amritsar Road in Gurdaspur district. Manik allegedly opened fire on the police, who retaliated and injured him. He is a key suspect in the November 2 murder of Jasdeep Singh alias Deep Cheema, carried out by a five-member group. Police said the killing was rooted in gang rivalry; Cheema was aligned with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria group, which has longstanding enmity with gangster Donny Bal. Two other accused, Harvinder ‘Harry’ and Savinder Singh, have already been arrested.
16-Nov-2025
On November 16, a letter purportedly issued by the “Sher-e-Punjab” brigade, a pro-Khalistan outfit claiming responsibility for the killing of Naveen Arora — who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Ferozepur district on November 15 — went viral on social media. The letter, signed by a self-proclaimed commander, Paramjit Singh, alleged that the Arora family had “celebrated” after the 1984 Operation Bluestar and “rejoiced” at the deaths of Sikhs, claiming the killing was an act of revenge.
16-Nov-2025
Police on November 16 stated that they had detained four persons and identified the assailants involved in the murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Naveen Arora, who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers in Ferozepur district on November 15. Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said nine teams have been constituted to trace and arrest the culprits. He added that the police had examined CCTV footage and identified the shooters, though the exact motive behind the killing is yet to be established.
16-Nov-2025
According to reports, Punjab is witnessing a new wave of fake claims by gangsters on social media, posing a growing challenge for the police administration. The latest incident involves gangsters falsely taking responsibility for a bombing at the Talwara police station in Hoshiarpur district—an explosion that never occurred. The hoax emerged after three gangsters, believed to be operating from outside Punjab, misinterpreted news of a deadly bomb blast at a police station in Nowgam, Jammu and Kashmir on November 14. Assuming the incident had occurred in Talwara, they issued a letter claiming responsibility and threatened to carry out more such attacks. They further warned that future assaults would involve AK-47 rifles and rocket launchers instead of pistols and that they would target individuals allegedly identified by Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Rinda.