KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 08-Nov-2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, speaking at a function in Dhanansu village, Ludhiana, on November 8, acknowledged drug abuse as Punjab's most pressing issue, emphasizing the need for public support to combat it. He urged newly elected sarpanches to report drug-related cases and assured strict action against police personnel failing to address such complaints.
India 08-Nov-2024
A young shoe trader, identified as Prinkle, was shot multiple times by 4-5 masked assailants in a gang-related attack in Ludhiana district on November 8, leaving him critically injured, while his female companion sustained a gunshot wound to her back.
Australia 08-Nov-2024
Australian media outlet The Australia Today on November 8 reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an open and inclusive media landscape despite being blocked by Canada for airing a press conference featuring Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The outlet condemned the move as a violation of free speech and expressed gratitude to its supporters during this challenging time. The incident followed Jaishankar's official visit to Australia, where he addressed rising diplomatic tensions with Canada.
India 08-Nov-2024
National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura recently disclosed to The Tribune that in the 40 years since the anti-Sikh violence, only 14 victims' relatives have secured jobs, while numerous families in Tilak Vihar, New Delhi, continue to lack ownership rights. Lalpura vowed to prioritize the matter, requesting a detailed status report on rehabilitation efforts, which remain incomplete in several regions, including Haryana.
India 08-Nov-2024
The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Punjab Police on November 8 dismantled an illegal arms smuggling network with the arrest of Aditya Kapoor alias Makhan and Ravinder Singh and seizing one 9MM Glock pistol, two foreign-made .30 bore pistols, one .32 bore pistol, five magazines, and 14 live cartridges from their possession in Amritsar district. The accused were connected to US-based gangsters Balwinder Singh alias Dony Bal and Prabh Dasuwal, as well as Portugal-based criminal Manpreet Singh alias Mannu Ghanshampuria, and were involved in a rivalry with a syndicate led by gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria.
Canada 08-Nov-2024
According to sources, Rajinder Prasad, the temple priest of the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, who was previously suspended over allegations of “violent rhetoric,” has now been reinstated.
Canada 08-Nov-2024
Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya on November 8 condemned the recent attack by pro-Khalistan extremists on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, Canada, and criticised efforts to misrepresent it as a Hindu-Sikh conflict. Arya highlighted the unity among the majority of Hindu and Sikh Canadians in rejecting Khalistani extremism and called on both communities to refrain from supporting politicians who do not explicitly denounce such divisive ideologies.
Canada 08-Nov-2024
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on November 8 the discontinuation of its fast-track visa programme, the Student Direct Stream (SDS), to "strengthen programme integrity, address student vulnerability, and ensure all students have equal and fair access to the application process." The move, which will impact thousands of international students, is aimed at addressing housing shortages and resource strains in Canada.
India 09-Nov-2024
Police on November 9 arrested one individual, identified as Gurjeet Singh alias Jeeta and seized two country-made pistols and eight live cartridges from his possession, in Abohar in Fazilka district.
India 09-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 9 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 470 grams along with a drone from fields near Mullakot village in Ajnala in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
India 09-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 9 recovered a broken drone from the rooftop of a BSF building in Attari in Amritsar district.
India 09-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 9 recovered a packet of 500 grams of heroin along with a drone from fields near Makhanpur village in Pathankot in Gurdaspur district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
India 09-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 9 recovered a drone from fields near Kalash village in Tarn Taran district.
India 09-Nov-2024
Police on November 8 busted a seven-member ring of gangsters and arrested four members identified as Yadwinder Singh Akash, Harmandeep Singh, Tejbir Singh and Harpreet Singh alias Happy Baba, from Amritsar in Amristar district. The three gang members who absconded have been identified as Karanbir Singh, Jarmandeep Singh alias Arman Mana, and Yodhbir Singh Yodha. The gang, involved in multiple looting and extortion incidents, used threats and fired at residences to intimidate victims into paying extortion money.
India 09-Nov-2024
Jalandhar rural police on November 9 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Vinay Pratap Singh alias Vinay, Vishal Singh alias Shalu and Jagdish Singh alias Dishi, and seized 300 grams of heroin along with a motorcycle from their possession, near Sutlej Bridge in Phillaur in Jalandhar district.
Australia 09-Nov-2024
Australia Today founder and editor-in-chief Jitarth Jai Bhardwaj, in an interview with ANI, condemned the Canadian government's decision to block the outlet's social media, calling it a "murder of press freedom." This action followed Australia Today's broadcast of a press conference featuring External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during which he criticised Canada for providing political space to anti-India elements. Bhardwaj emphasized that his outlet, known for covering issues affecting the Indian diaspora, has faced threats from Khalistani extremists but remains committed to reporting on the rights and challenges of Hindu Canadians amidst ongoing concerns about community safety and temple attacks.
India 09-Nov-2024
Punjab Police on November 9 arrested two key shooters and members of the Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla’s gang, identified as Navjot Singh, and Anmolpreet Singh, from Kharar in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. This arrest follows the murder of Kotkapura-based Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh alias Bhodi, who was shot dead last month in Faridkot in Punjab. According to police, the murder was allegedly orchestrated from abroad by Arsh Dalla with assistance from Canada-based associates.
India 09-Nov-2024
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on November 9 expressed dismay over the alleged denial of visas to 1,481 Sikh devotees intending to travel to Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary on November 15. Out of 2,244 applications, the Pakistan embassy approved visas for only 763 devotees, which Dhami termed as unfortunate, urging both governments to address this recurring issue.
Canada 09-Nov-2024
Tariq Kiani, an agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in a video message, defended the recent violence by Khalistani extremists at the Hindu Sabha temple in Canada, blaming Hindus for instigating the clashes. Intelligence sources revealed that Kiani’s attacks on Indian leaders are directed by ISI, and both he and his associate, Rahat Rao, are under Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) scrutiny in connection with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India 10-Nov-2024
Punjab’s Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in an interview with The Week, highlighted the growing threat posed by organised criminal networks (OCNs) based in Canada and the United States (US), with approximately 25 wanted criminals from Punjab operating in these regions. He expressed concerns about the links between these OCNs and pro-Khalistan terror groups, with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) facilitating these associations. Yadav also discussed the challenges in combating transnational terror activities, including the use of technology for covert communication and the recruitment of radicalised youth.
India 10-Nov-2024
According to Border Security Force (BSF) sources, the number of rogue drones intercepted along the International Border in Punjab has surged to 200 in 2024, compared to 107 in 2023. Since November 1, 2024, the BSF has shot down or recovered 11 drones, seizing approximately 3 kg of narcotics. These drones, which primarily originate from Pakistan, are used to smuggle weapons, drugs, and other contraband. Traffickers prefer drones due to the challenges in detecting them, particularly at night. Despite the fencing along most of the border, some stretches remain difficult to patrol, complicating efforts to curb smuggling activities.
Canada 10-Nov-2024
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) on November 10 arrested Khalistani terrorist and gangster Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla in connection with a shootout that occurred on October 27-28 in Halton in Ontario, Canada. Dalla, the acting chief of the Khalistani Tiger Force (KTF), was a close associate of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He had recently claimed responsibility for the murder of Congress leader Baljinder Singh Balli in Moga, Punjab.
Canada 10-Nov-2024
Canadian journalist Terry Milewski, speaking to ANI on November 10, criticised Canada’s approach to the Khalistan issue, calling it "hypocritical" and a "national disgrace." He condemned Canadian politicians for their failure to address the growing influence of Khalistani separatism over the past 40 years, highlighting incidents like the recent attack on Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Temple.
India 10-Nov-2024
Members of the Hindu Sikh Global Forum gathered on November 10 outside the Canadian High Commission to protest recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada, but were stopped by Delhi Police at Teen Murti Marg in New Delhi. The Forum, representing Hindu and Sikh communities, called for action against Khalistani extremists, whom they accuse of targeting Hindu and Sikh symbols.
India 10-Nov-2024
Security was heightened outside the Canada High Commission in New Delhi on November 10 after a protest by the Hindu Sikh Global Forum against the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.
Pakistan 10-Nov-2024
According to intelligence sources, the financially struggling Pakistan government has directed the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) to centralise all religious donations ahead of the 555th Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev. As part of this move, the PSGPC has reportedly removed donation boxes and billboards from other Sikh organizations, including karsewa groups, at prominent gurdwaras like Gurdwara Nankana Sahib and Gurdwara Punjab Sahib, ensuring that all donations are now routed through PSGPC-designated boxes.
Canada 10-Nov-2024
According to sources, Canadian police released Inderjeet Gosal, a member of the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), after his arrest on November 8 in connection with the violent attack at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton on November 3. He was granted conditional bail pending his appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, Canada.
India 10-Nov-2024
Police on November 10 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Gurinder Singh alias Ginde, Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan and Baljinder Singh alias Babbu, and seized 2 kg of heroin from their possession near Bhagtawala in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed the suspects were in contact with Pakistan-based drug traffickers, coordinating cross-border smuggling of drugs via drones through social media apps.
Canada 10-Nov-2024
Canadian journalist Terry Milewski on November 10 condemned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government for its stance on the Khalistan issue, calling it “hypocritical” and a “national disgrace.” Milewski highlighted Canada's failure over 40 years to address Khalistani separatism and voiced concern over recent attacks on Hindu temples, attributing them to political negligence. He clarified that the alleged blocking of Australia Today in Canada was due to a business dispute between Facebook and Canadian regulators, not censorship.
India 10-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 10 recovered 510 grams of heroin in Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district.
India 10-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 10 recovered a broken drone from fields near Wan village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
India 11-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 11 recovered a broken drone from fields near Rattankhurd village in Amritsar district.
India 11-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 11 recovered 550 grams of heroin in Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district.
Canada 11-Nov-2024
According to sources, a shootout in Milton, Ontario, on October 28 led to the arrest of two individuals, one of whom is suspected to be Khalistani terrorist and gangster Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla. The Halton and Guelph police have not confirmed the identities of the arrested individuals. Dalla, linked to the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), has been on India's most-wanted list for his involvement in murder, extortion, and contract killings. Despite India's extradition requests, Canadian authorities have not publicly confirmed his arrest, raising concerns over the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Delhi and Ottawa.
India 11-Nov-2024
Amritsar rural police on November 11 arrested five gangsters after a brief encounter, identified as Khushpreet Singh, Harpreet Singh, Chandan Singh, Jashanpreet Singh and Gurmanpreet Singh, and seized one .32 bore pistol, 10 live cartridges and five mobile phones, besides impounding a car (HR-26-BU-5321), near Lopoke village in Ajnala in Amritsar district.
India 11-Nov-2024
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."
Canada 11-Nov-2024
The Triveni Community Centre in Brampton, Canada, cancelled its planned Life Certificate event by the Indian Consulate, originally scheduled for November 17, 2024, due to safety concerns following high-level threats of violent protests.
Canada 11-Nov-2024
According to observers, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be recalibrating his stance on Khalistani extremism amid escalating tensions and recent violent incidents targeting Hindu temples in Brampton, Canada. In an unprecedented statement, Trudeau emphasized that Khalistani separatists do not represent the entire Sikh community in Canada. This shift follows the arrest of key Khalistani figures by Canadian authorities, suggesting a potential recognition by Trudeau that his previous stance may have been too supportive. However, his continued reliance on political support from pro-Khalistan groups remains a complicating factor.
India 11-Nov-2024
In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police uncovered that, two operatives of Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, arrested for a separate murder, were also involved in the murder of Jaswant Singh Gill. The murder was orchestrated as a revenge hit under a contract originating from Canada. The police have traced key evidence, revealing intricate planning that involved international coordination and local logistics.
India 11-Nov-2024
Haryana Shiv Sena state in-charge Vikram Singh Yadav filed an online complaint with the cyber police on November 11, alleging he received a death threat from an individual claiming to be associated with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, in Gurugram, Haryana. Yadav stated in his complaint, "I was given a day’s time and threatened that if I do not give a share in my business, I will be killed."
India 11-Nov-2024
Khanna Police on November 11 busted an inter-state arms supply gang with the arrest of three of its members—Palwinder Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Ravi—and seized nine .32 bore pistols and seven magazines from their possession in Ludhiana, Punjab. Police had initially apprehended Palwinder and Ramandeep on November 8, seizing two pistols. Following further investigation, Ravi was arrested in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, on November 11, and seven additional .32 bore pistols and seven magazines were seized from him.
India 12-Nov-2024
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on November 12 condemned recent incidents in Canada, calling them a conspiracy to defame the Sikh community. He stated that differences of opinion are being falsely portrayed as Sikh attacks on Hindu temples. The SGPC executive committee passed a resolution the same day, asserting that Sikhs respect all faiths and would never target places of worship. Dhami also criticized restrictions on Sikh employees wearing the kirpan at Indian airports and the denial of visas to Sikh pilgrims visiting Nankana Sahib. He announced that SGPC delegations will meet with the Indian government and the Pakistan High Commission to resolve these issues.
Canada 12-Nov-2024
The Peel Regional Police stated on November 12 that they had not received any direct threats against places of worship in Brampton, Canada, despite recent threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), to target Hindu temples on November 16 and 17. Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah suggested rescheduling temple events to ease tensions, leading two temples in Mississauga, Triveni Mandir and Kalibari Mandir, to postpone their consular camps.
India 12-Nov-2024
Punjab Police on November 12 arrested Shimla Singh, a key accused in the Mansa grenade attack orchestrated by Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, in Mansa district. Singh, who was responsible for throwing the grenade at a petrol pump on October 26-27, confessed to receiving the weapon from an individual in Garhshankar on Dalla's instructions. He also admitted to providing logistical support to the shooters involved in the murder of Gurpreet Singh Hari Nau.
India 12-Nov-2024
Police on November 12 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Mohit alias Golu, Vikram, along with an unidentified juvenile and seized 1 kg of charas from their possession, in Chandigarh.
India 12-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 12 recovered one drone, from fields adjacent to Wan village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI AIR 3S model.
India 12-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 12 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 550 grams along with a drone from fields near Rattankhurd village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
India 12-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 12 intercepted and neutralised a drone, and in the subsequent search operation recovered a packet of heroin weighing 563 grams along with a drone from fields near Agwan village in Gurdaspur district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
India 12-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 12 recovered a drone from fields near Haruwal village in Gurdaspur district. The recovered drone was a DJI Matrice RTK 300 model.
India 12-Nov-2024
Police on November 12 arrested gangster Yodhbir Singh Yodha after a brief encounter and seized a 9 mm Glock pistol from his possession near Kasur drain in Tarn Taran district. Yodha, a member of jailed gangster Harpreet Singh alias Happy Baba's gang, was involved in various criminal activities, including being the shooter in a firing incident at a factory on November 5.
India 12-Nov-2024
Dal Khalsa is scheduled to hold a convention to discuss strategies for addressing current challenges facing the Sikh community, on December 5, 2024 in Moga in Moga district.
India 12-Nov-2024
According to sources, the Border Security Force (BSF) will screen patriotic films for Sikh pilgrims visiting Darbar Sahib via the Kartarpur Corridor to counter anti-India propaganda allegedly promoted by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistan Rangers. This initiative aims to foster national pride among visitors and mitigate efforts to incite anti-India sentiments, particularly using footage of Operation Blue Star.
India 12-Nov-2024
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President, Alok Kumar, in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on November 12, condemned Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s threat to attack the Ram temple. He asserted that India is "mighty and strong" enough to counter such threats and emphasized the unity between Hindu and Sikh communities. Kumar described Pannun’s actions as those of a “mentally deranged” individual or a “hired agent of some foreign power” and assured that the Ram temple would remain unharmed.
New Zealand 12-Nov-2024
According to sources, New Zealand authorities and community leaders have raised concerns over Khalistani extremist groups organizing another Khalistan Referendum event on November 17 in Auckland. The previous event on October 31 featured alarming displays glorifying the 1984 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi, escalating fears of potential unrest.
Canada 12-Nov-2024
The banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has alleged that a Russian agency is involved in a "disinformation" campaign targeting their "peaceful rally" of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in Canada, though they did not specify the agency's name.
India 12-Nov-2024
Takhat Sri Patna Sahib President Jagjot Singh Sohi, in Patna, Bihar, on November 12, condemned Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threats against Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple, calling them baseless, disrespectful, and contrary to Sikh values. He also criticised the Canadian government, accusing it of tacitly supporting such extremism.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
According to Canadian official documents, designated terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, was arrested on October 28 in Guelph, Ontario, following a shooting incident in which he was injured. Police investigations revealed that Dalla’s own aide fired the shot, despite initial claims by Dalla and his associate Gurjant Singh that the attack was orchestrated by rival Lawrence Bishnoi's hitmen. Authorities seized a cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, including a rifle, a shotgun, a pistol, and two high-capacity magazines of 15 and 35 rounds.
India 13-Nov-2024
According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), is intensifying efforts to address a recent “episodic spike” in pro-Khalistan content circulating online in India. This surge, linked to escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, has prompted the government to issue takedown orders for content deemed a threat to national security and sovereignty under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
India 13-Nov-2024
According to sources, security has been significantly heightened in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), following a threat by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), to attack the Ram Temple and other Hindu temples on November 16 and 17. The area has been fortified with additional police and paramilitary forces, along with enhanced surveillance using CCTV and drones.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, recently arrested by Canadian police, was a close associate of former Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He is wanted in over 53 cases in India and is accused of recruiting individuals for terror activities. Despite multiple extradition requests from India, Canadian authorities have yet to act on these appeals.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
According to sources, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has reinstated Sandeep Singh Sidhu alias Sunny Toronto, despite facing terror charges in India. Sidhu, accused of murdering Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu and promoting terrorism in Canada, was cleared following an investigation by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has highlighted Sidhu's connections with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and global Khalistani networks, but Canadian authorities have taken no action against him.
India 13-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 13 recovered two large packets of heroin weighing 4.450 kg from fields near Agwan village in Gurdaspur district.
India 13-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 13 recovered four packets of heroin weighing 2.050 kg from fields near Ghonewal village in Ajnala in Amristar district.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
Canadian Peel Regional Police on November 13 arrested an Indo-Canadian couple, Rajinder Kumar and his wife, Sheetal Verma, in connection with the murder of Khalistan supporter Rabinder Singh Malhi in Caledon, Ontario. Kumar faces charges of second-degree murder, while Verma has been charged with obstruction of justice. Police stated that Kumar and Malhi were acquaintances but have not yet disclosed the motive behind the crime.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
Brampton city council on November 13 unanimously passed a bylaw banning protests within a 100-meter safety zone around places of worship in Brampton, Canada. The motion, introduced by Mayor Patrick Brown, aims to curb sectarian violence following a recent Khalistani attack on Hindu devotees at the Hindu Sabha temple.
Canada 13-Nov-2024
Former Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Stephen Harper on November 13 urged Canada to stop supporting divisive groups such as pro-Khalistan elements, during an event organized by the Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI) in Toronto. He emphasized the importance of addressing the impact of immigration in importing "age-old hatreds" and called for stricter screening measures to prevent the rise of such groups.
United States 14-Nov-2024
United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington DC on November 14, announced his intention to replace federal prosecutor Damian Williams, who had filed a case against former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav over an alleged "murder-for-hire" plot targeting Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman, to serve as District Attorney for the Southern District of New York, pending Senate confirmation.
Canada 14-Nov-2024
A recently viral video shows Khalistan sympathisers at a ‘Nagar Kirtan’ in Canada declaring Canadians as “invaders” and demanding they “go back to England and Europe.” In the video, the procession asserts, “This is Canada, our own country.” Indian intelligence sources have labeled the incident as the new normal in Canada, highlighting that Khalistani extremist groups are gaining increasing influence and allegedly intimidating both the Hindu and local Canadian communities.
Pakistan 14-Nov-2024
Pakistan Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Secretary Fareed Iqbal, Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar, and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (PSGPC) president Ramesh Singh Arora on November 14 welcomed over 2,550 Sikh pilgrims from India at the Wagah Border. The pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to participate in the festivities celebrating the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, with the main event scheduled at Gurdwara Janamasthan in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.
India 14-Nov-2024
Punjab Police on November 14 dismantled two criminal gangs, including a UK-based extortion syndicate, with the arrest of 10 individuals, including Harvinder Singh alias Raju, Dalwinder Singh alias Guri, Sarabjit Singh alias Punjab alias Kaka, and Harpreet Singh alias Shera. Police seized two .32-bore pistols with six live rounds, three magazines, and one .315-bore pistol with two live rounds from their possession in Jalandhar, Punjab. Investigations revealed that the extortion syndicate operated from the UK, Greece, and Manila, with key figures orchestrating shootings and extortion activities in Punjab.
Canada 14-Nov-2024
Peel Police, in a video statement posted on social media site X on November 14, cleared Sergeant Harinder Sohi of any wrongdoing, stating that he acted within the lawful execution of his duties during a pro-Khalistan protest at Brampton's Hindu Sabha temple on November 3. While videos showed Sohi, in plain clothes, holding a Khalistan flag amid confrontations, the police clarified that he was attempting to disarm aggressive protesters who had refused to surrender their weapons.
Canada 14-Nov-2024
Canada’s Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller, on November 14, wrote to John Murray, president and CEO of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), expressing concern over international students being advised by third parties to provide false information for asylum claims. Miller warned that such actions undermine Canada’s immigration objectives and violate the professional code of conduct for licensed consultants. Reports have indicated a sharp rise in asylum claims, particularly from Indian nationals, amid concerns that the system may be manipulated by pro-Khalistan elements.
India 14-Nov-2024
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Chandigarh on November 14 declared two wanted gangsters, Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge and Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia, as proclaimed offenders (PO) in a terror case linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
India 14-Nov-2024
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in New Delhi on November 14, announced that India will actively pursue the extradition of Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, following his recent arrest in Canada. Dalla, a designated terrorist in India and a close associate of the deceased Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, is wanted for multiple serious criminal offences.
India 15-Nov-2024
The Amritsar police on November 15 dismantled a trans-border narco-smuggling and arms cartel with the arrest of three individuals, Aditya Pratap alias Kaka, Shambhu Kabir and Muskan along with 8 kg of heroin, 6 kg of opium, 13.1 kg of chemicals used to enhance the quantity of contraband, and four pistols along with 17 cartridges from their possession at Kot Khalsa in Amritsar district. Aditya was arrested at Prem Nagar Road in Amritsar with two pistols and 13 live cartridges, leading to the recovery of 8 kg of heroin, 2 kg of chemicals, 6 kg of opium, and a Glock pistol. Shambhu was arrested at Guru Ki Wadali Road in Amritsar with 275 grams of heroin, 11.1 kg of chemicals, and a .32 bore pistol. Muskan was identified as the daughter of absconding racket kingpin Sunny.
India 15-Nov-2024
On November 15, during the 104th foundation day of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Amritsar, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami expressed concern over government attempts to limit SGPC's jurisdiction, citing indirect control over other Sikh gurdwara committees. Dhami urged the Sikh community to unite under the leadership of the Akal Takht to counter anti-panthic forces. He also emphasized the SGPC’s century-long role in managing gurdwaras, promoting Sikhi, and safeguarding Sikh interests.
India 15-Nov-2024
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on November 15 inaugurated the state-of-the-art Support Services Unit (SSU) at the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) headquarters in Chandigarh. The SSU, equipped with advanced technology and software, will focus on analysing drug-related data, communications, social media, financial transactions, and trafficker profiles, enhancing the ANTF's operational capabilities and precision in combating the drug menace.
India 15-Nov-2024
The Gharinda police on November 15 arrested three cross-border drug traffickers, identified as Akashdeep Singh, Akashdeep Singh, and Simranpreet Singh and seized 450 grams of heroin and a .32 bore revolver along with four live rounds from their possession, near Khasa in Amritsar district. The suspects were linked to contraband and arms supply in Pakistan, with further investigations underway to uncover their networks.
Peru 15-Nov-2024
Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly on November 15 stated that she remains in contact with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar regarding inquiries into the arrest of Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, while speaking to the media at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Annual Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru.
India 16-Nov-2024
On November 16, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal resigned from his position, submitting his resignation to the party's working committee to facilitate the election of a new leader. His decision follows being declared ‘Tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht in August and his subsequent appeals for religious atonement.
India 16-Nov-2024
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.
India 16-Nov-2024
On November 16, a Delhi court granted Vikash Yadav, charged by the United States (US) Department of Justice with "murder-for-hire" and money laundering linked to Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, exemption from attending hearings until February 3, 2025, citing a security threat to his life.
India 16-Nov-2024
The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police on November 16 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Amarjeet Singh alias Gandhi, and seized 2.5 kg of opium, INR 22 lakh drug money and a car from his possession in Ludhiana in Ludhiana district.
India 16-Nov-2024
Nakodar police on November 16 exposed a local drug distribution network and arrested one individual identified as Amit alias Amati and seized 110 narcotic pills from his possession in Nakodar in Jalandhar district.
India 16-Nov-2024
Maqusdan police on November 16 arrested two drug peddlers, identified as Munish Kumar alias Mishu, and Sandeep Kumar alias Deepi and seized 100 pink-coloured narcotic pills from their possession in Maqusdan in Jalandhar district.
India 16-Nov-2024
Police on November 16 arrested one individual identified as Ramanpreet Singh alias Chamanpreet Singh and seized 50 grams of heroin from his possession, in Jalalabad in Fazilka district.
India 16-Nov-2024
Police on November 16 arrested two individuals, identified as Daljit Singh alias Gurpreet Singh and Joga Singh, seized 10 grams of heroin from his possession, in Rukanpura Khuikhera village in Fazilka district.
India 16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 16 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 532 grams along with a drone from fields near Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI AIR 3S model.
India 16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 16 recovered a drone from fields near Dal village in Patti in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI AIR 3S model.
India 16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police on November 16 recovered a packet of heroin weighing 570 grams from fields near T J Singh village in Pattil in Tarn Taran district.
India 16-Nov-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 16 recovered a drone from fields near Neshta village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone was a China made DJI AIR 3S model.
India 16-Nov-2024
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on November 16 stated that the Police arrested Akash Gill, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, for providing logistical support to the shooters involved in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, from Sulemanki Road in Fazilka in Fazilka district.
India 16-Nov-2024
According to India’s consulate in Vancouver, consular camps were held on November 16 and 17 at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara in Abbotsford and the Ross Street Gurdwara in Vancouver, issuing 709 life certificates to pensioners in Canada. These camps proceeded peacefully, unlike those in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which were cancelled due to threats from the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
New Zealand 17-Nov-2024
On November 17, the Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organized a "referendum" advocating for an independent Khalistan at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand. SFJ claimed that 37,000 Sikhs participated in the event. Despite India's objections, New Zealand defended the referendum as an exercise in free expression.
New Zealand 17-Nov-2024
On November 17, a viral video captured a New Zealand man confronting pro-Khalistan supporters in Auckland, urging them to "go back to your country" and criticizing their display of the Khalistan flag. The incident took place during a contentious Khalistan referendum, which was marked by heavy police presence and videos showing participants wielding swords.
United States 17-Nov-2024
Sukhi Chahal, a Sikh activist based in the United States (US), described much of the global Khalistan-related activity as "dukandaari" (commercial opportunism) during a conversation with The Gist, attributing it to asylum seekers and funding from gurdwaras, Pakistan, and sympathisers in the West.
India 17-Nov-2024
Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla, currently faces 67 criminal cases across Punjab. Key charges include directing murders (e.g., in Moga and Bathinda under Sections 302 and 120B of the IPC), inciting communal disharmony (under the UAPA and Section 153A of the IPC), extortion (Sections 384 and 387 of the IPC), and using arms and explosives. Notably, cases such as the shooting of temple sewadars in Jalandhar have been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Dalla is accused of orchestrating widespread organized crime to instill fear and fund terror activities.
India 17-Nov-2024
Police on November 17 busted a trans-border drug and weapon smuggling module and arrested two persons, identified as Vansh alias Billa and Sonu Chaurasi and seized 3.5 kg of heroin along with 1.5 kg of methaqualone along with two pistols, including a sophisticated Austria-made 9 mm Glock from their possession, in Amritsar in Amritsar district. Investigations are underway to trace their accomplices and linkages.
India 17-Nov-2024
Jalandhar rural police on November 17 conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) and arrested five individuals, identified as Jatinder Kumar, Davinder Kumar, Rohan Kumar, Ninder and Kashmir Kaur, and seized 12 grams of heroin along with 300 Etizolam tablets from their possession, in Ganna village in Phillaur in Jalandhar district.
India 17-Nov-2024
Border Security Force (BSF) troops on November 17 recovered a drone from fields near Chak Bhange Wala village in Ferozepur district.