KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on January 16 issued a threat video aimed at disrupting Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi and the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The video featured a pro-Khalistan activist raising anti-national slogans at India Gate and hoisting the Khalistan flag at Delhi Junction Railway Station. Pannun claimed that Khalistan squads were stationed to carry out the plans, prompting intensified security measures by the Delhi Police and other security agencies.
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a fresh threat on January 5 via video message to disrupt the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, scheduled from January 13 to February 26. Pannun called for "Prayagraj Chalo" to oppose Hindutva ideology and urged supporters to raise Khalistani and Kashmiri flags at airports in Lucknow and Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a video on January 3 threatening to disrupt the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event scheduled to begin on January 8 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In the video, Pannun labelled the city a "terror city" and accused Indian officials, including Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, of heading a "Hindu terror network." He also called on pro-Khalistan activists to sabotage India's efforts to rebuild its intelligence network.
On December 30, an audio clip surfaced featuring a conversation in which a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Goldy Brar, threatened Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bikram Singh Brar for deploying informers against the gang. In his reaction, DSP Brar dismissed the threats, asserting that the police will continue to take lawful actions and emphasized Goldy Brar's involvement in criminal and terror activities, including the 2022 Mohali RPG attack.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a video threat on December 24 to disrupt the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. In the video, Pannun declared that the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela will be the last one, and incited violence against Hindus on key dates, including January 14, 2025, January 29, 2025, and February 3, 2025 citing retaliation for the deaths of three Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) members in the recent Pilibhit encounter (Uttar Pradesh). Reiterating his demand for a separate Khalistan state, he urged his supporters to target the religious gathering, escalating concerns about security at the event.
In a recent video message, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened the Russian and Indian Ambassadors and issued a death threat against the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin. He offered a reward of USD 25,000 for information about the Russian and Indian Ambassadors and blamed Russia for its alleged role in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pannun also accused Russia of compromising or hacking electronic devices belonging to him and Nijjar.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on December 16 via a video message, threatened to target MahaKumbh 2025 and challenge 'Modi’s Hindutva ideology' in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Pannun also offered a USD 25,000 bounty for targeting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and urged Canada to take action against Hindu organisations.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on December 13 issued a video threat against India's Ambassador to the United States (US), Vinay Kwatra, claiming that he is targeted by pro-Khalistan Sikhs in America. Pannun also accused Russia of assisting India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and National Security Adviser (NSA) against Khalistani advocacy, stating, "India has designated Vinay Kwatra, the Indian Ambassador in Washington DC, to coordinate with Russian diplomats, and now Russian agencies have started providing intelligence and logistics to India’s RAW and NSA against pro-Khalistan Sikhs… Vinay Kwatra is already a target of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in America."
Khalistani terrorist and leader of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on December 9 issued threats against Hindu-Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya for opposing a motion to label the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as genocide. Pannun warned Arya of a "Lalit Makan-like fate." Indian intelligence sources criticized the Canadian government for allowing such threats to be directed at its sitting MPs.
The banned pro-Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) announced a travel budget of INR 25 lakh to facilitate Sikh farmers to “seize the Indian Parliament” on December 13, coinciding with the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. Farmers are protesting in the capital for various demands, including a farm loan waiver, pensions for farmers and farm laborers, no hike in electricity tariffs, withdrawal of police cases etc.
On December 2, a video surfaced on social media showing Khalistan leader and self-styled head of Damdami Taksal Rajpura, Barjinder Singh Parwana, issuing death threats against Dhirendra Shastri of Bageshwar Dham, referencing the assassination of Indira Gandhi as a warning. The threats were reportedly triggered by Shastri's perceived remarks about the Golden Temple, although his supporters deny these allegations. The video has sparked widespread outrage, and complaints have been filed accusing Parwana of sedition and incitement to religious hatred.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued new threats via a video message on December 2, urging farmers to surround Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to Punjab Engineering College on December 3 in Chandigarh.
On November 30, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, an Independent Member of Parliament (MP) from Purnea, Bihar, received a death threat via WhatsApp, allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The message warned that he would be killed within 24 hours. The threat is believed to be linked to Yadav's outspoken stance against organized crime, particularly his strong criticism of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a threat on November 29 targeting Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, where the high-profile Directors General and Inspectors General (DG-IG) conference is scheduled for December 1. In an Odia email and audio clip sent to journalist Akshay Sahoo, Pannun offered INR 25 lakh to anyone hoisting a Khalistani flag in Bhubaneswar and advised travellers to avoid flights. Security was intensified after a suspicious bag was found outside Terminal-1, with authorities investigating the sender’s IP address while maintaining heightened vigilance during other high-profile events in Odisha.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on November 28 issued a video message threatening to disrupt India’s annual DGP-IGP conference, set to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The conference, which is scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, and over 450 senior police officials, including Directors General of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs), was targeted by Pannun. He referred to PM Modi, UHM Amit Shah, and NSA Ajit Doval as an "axis of evil" and urged his supporters to disrupt the high-level meeting.
In a video message, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to shut down Air India's operations in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and other countries by January 26 as part of a 'bloodless war' aimed at harming the Indian economy. Pannun, the leader of the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), also urged Americans to support Donald Trump’s MAGA movement by boycotting Indian industries and flying American airlines, while further promoting his agenda to 'balkanize' India.
The pro-Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on November 21 issued fresh threats to target Hindus and Hindu temples in Canada and announced plans for protests against ‘Life Certificate Camps’ scheduled at Vaishno Devi Temple in Oakville on November 23 and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough on November 30. Intelligence sources reported that Canadian authorities have yet to take action against these groups, despite ongoing threats to Hindu organisations and Indian diplomats.
Independent Member of Parliament (MP) from Purnea, Bihar, Pappu Yadav, has allegedly received life-threatening messages from a number linked to Pakistan, with the sender claiming ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The threats warned of an attack before Yadav's birthday on December 24, stating that associates are allegedly surveilling his house and office, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued threats via a video message, calling for the closure of Amritsar and Chandigarh airports on November 17. In his message, Pannun urged Sikh youth to disrupt operations at the airports.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on November 11, via a video message, threatened attacks on Hindu temples on November 16 and 17, while also vowing to "shake the foundations of Ayodhya" and warning Indians residing in Canada to stay away from participating in attacks on Hindu temples. In the video, Pannun stated, "We will shake the foundations of Ayodhya, birthplace of the violent Hindutva ideology."
The Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued a direct threat to the Indian government, demanding a stop to Indian diplomats' visits to religious institutions in Canada. SFJ warned of a “face-off with pro-Khalistan Sikhs” if their demand is ignored. This follows the November 3 attack by Khalistani extremists on the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Canada.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a video message threatening Hindus celebrating Diwali with fireworks in Punjab. In the video, he instructed Sikh youth to prevent fireworks at Hindu temples and households, starting with polite requests but, if needed, through aggressive enforcement in what he termed the “traditional Khalsa way.”
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued threats in a video message calling for boycotts of specific Air India routes - AI 187 and AI 189 (New Delhi to Toronto), AI 185 (New Delhi to Vancouver), AI 111 and AI 161 (New Delhi to London), AI 129 and AI 131 (Mumbai to London), AI 302 (New Delhi to Sydney), AI 308 (New Delhi to Melbourne), and AI 121 (New Delhi to Frankfurt). Pannun urged Sikhs to economically target India, advocating attacks on Air India and "Made in India" initiatives.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a new threat to Air India via a video on October 21, warning passengers not to travel between November 1 and 19. His threat coincides with what he refers to as the '40th anniversary of the Sikh genocide' in India. Pannun’s warning suggests the possibility of an attack on Air India's flights and follows a pattern, as he issued a similar threat last year.
According to reports, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has demanded INR 5 crore from Bollywood actor Salman Khan, with the Mumbai Traffic Police receiving a WhatsApp message threatening to kill him if the ransom is not paid. The message states, 'If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end the long-standing rivalry, then pay Rs 5 crore; don’t take this threat lightly; otherwise, the actor will end up worse than former Maharashtra Chief Minister Baba Siddiqui, who was recently shot dead by the Bishnoi gang’.
The banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on October 14 issued a new threat against India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and released a video showing him being shot. The video depicted an image of Verma riddled with bullets, further escalating the already tense diplomatic relations between India and Canada.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, once again threatened India's sovereignty in a recently released video. Pannun declared plans to fuel independence movements in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland, with the aim of 'Balkanising' India by 2047. He also urged China to reclaim Arunachal Pradesh and claimed that the SFJ would exploit Canadian and American laws to promote these separatist agendas.
Punjabi journalist Joginder Bassi, known for his comedic style of journalism on the popular Bassi Show, received a death threat via a message from a Dubai phone number, warning him that his 'end is near' and branding him an 'Indian spy,' in Toronto, Canada. The threat followed Bassi's condemnation of Khalistan supporters who insulted the Indian flag in Canada. Bassi has previously faced threats, including a shooting incident at his home in 2021. He has filed a complaint with Ontario police, who are investigating the matter.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on September 23 released a video threatening Indo-American citizens, upset by the massive success of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s event in the United States (US). Pannun accused them of supporting PM Modi's Hindutva ideology and called for their return to India. His statement came after the failure of anti-Modi protests planned during the PM Modi’s visit.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, on August 26 received death threats over her portrayal of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the upcoming film Emergency and sought police assistance. A viral video on social media shows individuals threatening violence against Kangana if the film depicts Sikhs as terrorists. In the video, one person can be heard saying, “History cannot be changed. If they portray Sikhs as terrorists in the film, remember what happened to the person making the movie. Remember who Satwant Singh and Beant Singh were. Those who challenge us face consequences. If we can cut off heads, we can also behead.”
A 27-year-old environmental and social activist from Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh (HP), identified as Siddharth Bakaria, has been receiving constant death threats from Khalistani supporters after posting on social media platform X about a Khalistani separatist poster of Bhindranwale placed on a vehicle in Banikhet, Chamba district, HP. Despite reporting the threats and an attempted attack by a group, including a man dressed as a Nihang Sikh, to the police, no action has been taken so far. He has written to the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Chamba District, HP, requesting immediate action.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, recently released a video in which he threatened Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanding that he should not hoist the Indian flag on Independence Day (August 15). Pannun also offered a reward of USD 500,000 to anyone who prevents Mann from raising the tricolour and condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He vowed to incite violence against Indian embassies worldwide—from Vancouver and Washington DC to Melbourne—and urged supporters to burn the tricolour as a symbolic act against Indian rule and in support of Khalistan. He also stated that Punjab is not part of India and claimed that August 15 is not a day of independence for Sikhs or Punjab.
Rajya Sabha (Upper house of Parliament) Members of Parliament (MPs) V Sivadasan and AA Rahim received a threat call on July 21 at the lounge of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi from a person claiming to be with the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The caller threatened to "bombard" areas of Delhi with the Khalistan referendum message. They informed Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and lodged an official complaint with the Delhi Police.
Four Sikh leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab, including National General Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa, along with BJP leaders Tejinder Singh Saran, Parminder Brar, and Srinivasulu, received death threats on July 9 through a letter sent to the BJP's office in Chandigarh. The letter contained inflammatory content and slogans supporting Khalistan and Pakistan, demanding that the leaders either resign from the BJP or face fatal consequences. Describing the leaders as "traitors of Sikhism," the letter has prompted the leaders to report the threat to the Chandigarh Police. It also mentions seeking revenge for deaths of "brothers" in Canada and warns BJP ministers to leave Punjab.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, via a video message on June 7, praised Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Constable Kulwinder Kaur for slapping Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh airport and offered her a USD 10,000 reward. In the video, Pannun lauded Kaur, reaffirmed his support for the Khalistani movement, used derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and issued a warning to him.
According to reports, several citizens in Punjab received a recorded message from Khalistani terrorist and Sikh For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, threatening explosions at locations in Punjab where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held rallies. The threatened locations include Gurdaspur, Patiala, Jalandhar, and Hoshiarpur in Punjab. Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Arpit Shukla confirmed the messages but assured that security measures are being intensified to neutralize any threats ahead of the June 1 polls.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued threats via a video to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha election candidates Ravneet Bittu and Hans Raj Hans over their remarks on the farmers' protests, warning of violent retaliation. He invoked Bittu's grandfather, former Chief Minister (CM) Beant Singh, emphasizing that in Punjab, "murder is avenged by murder." Pannun's message was clear: if even one farmer is murdered, the revenge will be murder.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, incited Punjab's farmers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi via a video, offering USD 100,000 to stop his convoy in Punjab. Pannun urged farmers of Punjab to block roads and airport routes and emphasized Punjab's desire for independence from India. Pannun said “Narendra Modi should not be allowed to speak here… He needs to be made aware that this is Punjab, which wants independence from India… The enemy is coming into the house, there will be an answer in the house”. PM Modi is scheduled to campaign for the Lok Sabha election in the Patiala, Gurdaspur, and Jalandhar districts of Punjab on May 23-24.
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a threat to disrupt the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab and announced a reward of INR 1 lakh for raising Khalistan flags on June 1. He has also announced the allocation of USD 11 million for campaigning for a Khalistan Referendum in Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi during the 2024 elections.
Former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jitender Singh Shunty on April 29 filed a complaint with the Delhi Police alleging death threats from a Khalistani extremist at the Vivek Vihar Police station in Shahdara district, Delhi. He claimed to have received a WhatsApp call where the caller, speaking in Punjabi, threatened him and his son Jyot Jeet, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state spokesperson, for speaking against Khalistan. Shunty, president of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal and a Padma Shri recipient, also wrote to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahdara and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Vivek Vihar police station.
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a threat via video targeting Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini and Chief Election Officer Anurag Aggarwal. Pannun vowed to make Haryana part of Khalistan and demanded the distribution of Khalistan Referendum registration forms at every polling booth. He also claimed that slogans supporting Khalistan were written outside the Fatehabad district court in Fatehabad district, Haryana.
According to sources, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar allegedly received threat calls from pro-Khalistan elements abroad. These threats were reportedly conveyed through pre-recorded calls to Indian numbers, featuring a well-known pro-Khalistan leader who has a history of making such threats via internet-based voice calls and social media. As a result, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) has taken steps to enhance Rajiv Kumar's security, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) now providing "Z-category level" protection, extending across India. Kumar, currently under Delhi Police protection, is expected to receive round-the-clock security from CRPF commandos, including an escort vehicle, as part of his upgraded security detail.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpawant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a new video on April 8. In it, he threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and former RAW chief Samant Goel, vowing to challenge them 'right in their own backyard.' The video features excerpts from Rajnath Singh's remarks on government action against terrorism and footage of PM Modi's strong statements on India's capability to retaliate against enemies. Pannun also labelled the upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024 as an opportunity to 'shame' PM Modi. Furthermore, he pledged to continue campaigning for the Khalistan referendum and urged the United States, Canada, and Pakistan to adopt an equal punishment approach, citing 'Lex Talionis' (law of retaliation).
The leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 25 issued a threat to Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal, claiming Khalistanis in Tihar jail would hold him accountable for not fulfilling promises. Pannun, via a video message, accused Arvind Kejriwal of accepting USD 16 million from Khalistani groups between 2014 and 2022, alleging that Kejriwal promised to secure the release of Sikh extremist Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar in exchange for funds. However, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) denied the allegations.
Khalistan terrorist and the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 20 issued a threat against former Indian ambassador to the United States (US) Taranjit Singh Sandhu via a video, offering INR 25 lakh to anyone who targets him. Pannun accused Sandhu of involvement in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. According to top intelligence sources, this is an open threat to Sandhu, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 19.
Khalistan terrorist and chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 13 issued threats against New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, following Peters' challenge to claims linking India to the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Peters' remarks questioning the "Indian link" to Nijjar's killing marked a departure from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's narrative. This incident represents the first open contestation of Canada's assertions by a Five-Eyes partner.
On March 12, employees of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received threatening audio messages warning of economic destruction from March 12 to April 30, purportedly from Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, coinciding with the 1993 bomb blast anniversary, in Mumbai in Maharashtra. The complainant stated that the audio clip advised caution from March 12 to April 30, with Pannun allegedly recommending the selling of Indian stocks and the purchasing of American ones. Several employees' mobile numbers, listed on the website's Contact Us section, received these audio clips. The Mumbai police registered a case against unknown persons under various sections of the IPC, suspecting Pannun's involvement due to his history of issuing threats against India.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, put out a poster on social media on March 6, calling for violence against Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma. This came after the India-Canada Chamber of Commerce announced Verma's participation in a networking event scheduled to be organized in Edmonton, Canada, on March 11. The poster featured Mr. Verma's image painted in the middle of a target, with the words 'Challenge, target, question.' Pannun's past aggressive campaigns, which included linking diplomats to assassinations, resulted in the shutdowns of Indian consular services.
The Assam Police on March 1 increased security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a phone threat issued by a member and supporter of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), regarding the alleged mistreatment of Amritpal Singh and his associates in Dibrugarh Jail in Assam. The caller demanded the transfer of jailed Amritpal Singh and his associates to Amritsar jail, threatening consequences for the CM. The caller claimed that the message was being delivered at the behest of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Khalistani terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on February 29 issued a threat via email, targeting India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, during his visit to the province of British Columbia. Verma’s visit includes stops in the capital Victoria, as well as Vancouver and Surrey, in Canada and he is scheduled to meet Surrey’s Mayor Brenda Locke and the Surrey Board of Trade on March 1. In the email, Pannun accused India of being responsible for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He stated that pro-Khalistan Sikhs would seize the opportunity to directly challenge and question the High Commissioner.