KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
24-Jun-2026
On June 24, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) initiated an investigation into the June 22 petrol bomb attack on a homoeopathic clinic located on Mela Ram Road, opposite the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Bathinda district. According to clinic owner Dr. Tarsem Garg, an NIA team comprising a Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and two inspectors visited the premises and collected details related to the incident. Reports indicate that nearly two hours after the attack, Dr. Garg’s wife, Dr. Rajni Jindal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in the recent municipal council elections, received a WhatsApp call from a foreign number. The caller allegedly identified himself as Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and subsequently sent messages introducing himself and saying “Hi”.
24-Jun-2026
The investigation into the murder of Sanjay Shukla, manager of the Badopatti toll plaza on the Hisar–Sirsa National Highway in Haryana, has taken a new turn after a social media account allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the killing. Police said they are verifying the authenticity of the post and an accompanying audio clip. The post, uploaded from an account operating under the name “Anil Pandit,” alleged that Shukla was assisting a rival gang and warned of similar consequences for others supporting their “enemies.” Shukla was allegedly run over on the night of June 22 by occupants of an SUV following a dispute over toll payment.
24-Jun-2026
In a major development in the six-month-old attempt-to-murder case involving Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) leader Jaswant Singh Cheema, the Khanna Police have alleged that the reported attack on him by two bike-borne armed assailants was a fabricated incident. According to the investigation, Cheema and an associate allegedly hatched a criminal conspiracy and concocted the story of the murderous attack. Consequently, Cheema, who was initially the complainant in the case, has now been named as an accused. His associate has been arrested, while Cheema is reportedly absconding.
24-Jun-2026
Police arrested Jaskarn Singh alias Karn, a native of Dhanaula in Barnala district, Punjab, who was residing in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and working as an AC mechanic, in connection with an extortion case in Chandigarh. The case was registered after a city jeweller reported on June 20 that he had received a threatening WhatsApp message demanding INR 5 lakh in the name of gangster Goldy Dhillon. During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed that financial difficulties had prompted him to devise the extortion scheme after watching videos related to the recent firing incident at a medical hall in Sector 11, Chandigarh. According to police, he obtained the mobile numbers of four jewellers through internet searches and sent threatening messages posing as a gangster associate.
24-Jun-2026
On June 24, Punjab Police, on day 480 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 75 drug smugglers, and seized 337 grams of heroin, 378 intoxicant pills, and INR 10,120 in drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
24-Jun-2026
Police on June 24 arrested two accused involved in the firing incident at the New Vegetable Market in Maqsudan, Jalandhar, identified as Amandeep Singh and Gurpreet Singh and recovered two illegal pistols, 15 live cartridges, 100 grams of heroin, and 20 grams of ice (methamphetamine) from their possession, in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala district.
23-Jun-2026
On June 23, a notorious criminal, Satyapal alias Sattu, who had escaped from Ludhiana Jail in Punjab on February 6, was arrested following an exchange of fire with police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh (UP). The encounter occurred during a vehicle-checking operation when police intercepted his car. During the exchange of fire, Satyapal sustained injuries, while two police constables were also injured by gunfire. The accused was subsequently taken into custody for further legal proceedings.
23-Jun-2026
Police on June 23 arrested two alleged operatives of Europe-based gangster Aman Got, identified as Heera and Lovejit, and recovered two foreign-made pistols, including a 9 mm Glock and a Zigana pistol, along with ammunition from their possession, following a brief encounter near the Timowal canal distributary in the Khalchian area of Amritsar district. One of the accused, Heera, sustained a bullet injury to his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to hospital for treatment.
23-Jun-2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on June 23 paid tribute through social media platform X to the victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing on its 41st anniversary. Remembering those who lost their lives in the tragedy, he reaffirmed India's commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and emphasized that New Delhi remains steadfast in its resolve to fight terrorism.
23-Jun-2026
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann on June 23 described the Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) proposed ‘Dharam Yudh Morcha’ against him as a ‘Dharam Virudh Morcha’, accusing the Badal family of exploiting religion for political gain. Mann has been facing criticism from opposition parties over the circulation of a video purportedly showing him committing blasphemy.
23-Jun-2026
According to reports, security agencies in Punjab are confronting an increasingly sophisticated cross-border threat as Pakistan-based smuggling networks have begun using high-capacity drones equipped with satellite communication and advanced navigation systems to transport drugs, arms, ammunition, and cash into the state. Unlike conventional GPS- or radio frequency-controlled drones, these satellite-linked platforms can reportedly evade many existing anti-drone measures that rely on jamming GPS or radio signals, enabling them to operate over longer distances. Investigators believe the drones are being used to deliver consignments of heroin, sophisticated weapons, ammunition, grenades, and cash at pre-designated locations in Punjab. Local operatives linked to smuggling and terror networks are then allegedly directed to retrieve the consignments using encrypted messaging applications and precise coordinates.
22-Jun-2026
On June 22, the 153rd day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangstran Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahar— the police conducted 579 raids, arrested 337 persons and recovered three weapons from their possession. Three proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
22-Jun-2026
Two unidentified assailants hurled a petrol bomb at a homoeopathic clinic on Mela Ram Road in the Vishal Nagar area of Bathinda district on June 22 night. No injuries were reported, though a scooter parked in the courtyard and several plants were damaged. The clinic is run by Dr. Tarsem Garg, whose family recently shifted allegiance from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The premises are located opposite a recently inaugurated Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office.
22-Jun-2026
On June 22, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled an extortion and armed robbery module allegedly operated by Europe-based handlers and arrested three operatives—Gurdev Singh alias Gurdev, Jashanpreet Singh alias Jassu, and Harparasdeep Singh alias Paras— and recovered a .30-bore Zigana pistol, eight live cartridges, a Thar vehicle, a motorcycle, and two mobile phones from their possession, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had procured weapons from the Moga area. The arrests followed an investigation into a firing and robbery incident at a petrol pump on Loharka Road in Amritsar district on May 22. According to Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, the accused allegedly opened fire at the petrol pump and looted nearly INR 25,000 at gunpoint before fleeing. Investigations further revealed that the gang was operating under the directions of a Europe-based handler, Judgebir Singh alias Karan, who is allegedly linked to foreign-based gangsters Balwinder Singh alias Doni Bal and Prabh Dasuwal. Police stated that extortion targets were identified through mobile applications and approached through associates acting on behalf of the network.
22-Jun-2026
Police on June 22 busted a narcotics supply network and arrested three accused and recovered more than 1.8 kg of heroin and INR 390000 in alleged drug proceeds from their possession, in Fazilka district. Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused were part of a larger drug distribution network operating in the region. Efforts are underway to identify both the suppliers and recipients linked to the racket.
22-Jun-2026
On June 22, an unidentified person claiming to be a member of the Bishnoi gang allegedly attempted to extort money from Pune-based businessman Amol Rajendra Chamadai and threatened him over the phone, in Maharashtra. According to police, Chamadai, who runs a steel products business, received a call from an individual identifying himself as “Arzu Bishnoi” and demanding money. Later that evening, while Chamadai was at the Fursungi Police Station to lodge a complaint, four rounds were allegedly fired at his industrial establishment in Pune, Maharashtra.
22-Jun-2026
According to reports, Bathinda witnessed two alleged petrol bomb-related incidents on the night of June 22, when Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann was staying in the city. Besides the attack on a homoeopathic clinic on Mela Ram Road, located opposite a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office, another incident involving alleged petrol bombs, stone-pelting, and attacks on several houses was reported from the Amarpura Basti area. Police have launched investigations into both incidents.
21-Jun-2026
On June 21, the 152nd day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangstran Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahar— the police conducted 512 raids, arrested 312 persons and recovered five weapons from their possession. Preventive action was taken against 92 individuals. 16 proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
21-Jun-2026
On June 21, Punjab Police, on day 477 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 76 drug smugglers, and seized 3.2 kg of heroin, 18 kg of poppy husk, 848 intoxicant pills and INR 800 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
21-Jun-2026
Punjab Police on June 21 busted a gangster module linked to foreign-based handlers and arrested three operatives and recovered three foreign-made sophisticated pistols along with ammunition from their possession, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting on the directions of foreign-based gangsters allegedly involved in gang wars, extortion, and other criminal activities in Punjab. Police also linked the arrested individuals to a murder case in Amritsar and an attempted murder case in Batala.
21-Jun-2026
In a joint operation on June 21, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police recovered 27 kg of heroin from the border belt near Pul Moran along the India-Pakistan International Border in the Gharinda area of Amritsar district. According to sources, the recovery was made following specific intelligence inputs indicating that Pakistani smugglers had used drones to drop the consignment in the area.
21-Jun-2026
Police on June 21 arrested two persons, Lalit Kumar and Gurpreet Singh alias Deepa, and recovered 70 grams of heroin from their possession, near Lal Palace in Kapurthala district.
21-Jun-2026
Police on June 21 arrested a person, identified as Pavittar Singh and recovered 4 grams of heroin from his possession, during routine patrolling in Kapurthala district.
21-Jun-2026
On June 21, police arrested Harbinder Singh alias Panju and recovered 15 grams of heroin from his possession, near Sukh Sagar Colony in Kapurthala district.
21-Jun-2026
Police on June 21 arrested Sevak Singh, a 23-year-old resident of Tarn Taran district in Punjab, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan-based Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives, in Akaltara town in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh. He was apprehended during a tenant verification drive. Preliminary investigations revealed that Singh was in contact with individuals linked to a Pakistan-backed ISI network, and discussions regarding the supply of weapons through cross-border channels had reportedly surfaced during the probe.
21-Jun-2026
In a major breakthrough in a Punjab-linked firing-for-extortion case, the Delhi Police Crime Branch on June 21 arrested three persons, including dismissed Punjab Police ASI Gurpinder Singh alias Prince, Shamsher Singh alias Sam, and Jaswant Singh, in New Delhi. The accused allegedly conspired to extort INR 100 million from a Delhi-based defence equipment manufacturer by issuing death threats in the name of Khalistani and gangster elements. According to police, the arrests helped solve two extortion cases, including a firing-for-extortion case registered in Punjab.
20-Jun-2026
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on June 20 arrested four members of a gang involved in extortion and firing incidents in Jalandhar district and recovered three pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, in Jalandhar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting on the directions of foreign-based handlers and were involved in planning and executing multiple firing incidents in Jalandhar and Nawanshahr districts. Police alleged that the gang had fired at the BNS Fashions showroom in Santokhpura the previous week and had demanded INR 500000 in extortion from its owner, Lakshay Verma.
20-Jun-2026
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on June 20 arrested four members of a gang involved in extortion and firing incidents in Jalandhar district and recovered three pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, in Jalandhar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting on the directions of foreign-based handlers and were involved in planning and executing multiple firing incidents in Jalandhar and Nawanshahr districts. Police alleged that the gang had fired at the BNS Fashions showroom in Santokhpura the previous week and had demanded INR 500000 in extortion from its owner, Lakshay Verma.
20-Jun-2026
Police on June 20 arrested two operatives of the Arsh Dalla gang, identified as Upjinder Singh alias Gagna and Talwinder Singh alias Happy and recovered two foreign-made pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, in Faridkot district. Preliminary investigations revealed links between the arrested duo and Navjot Singh alias Neetu, an alleged Arsh Dalla gang operative currently lodged in Central Jail, Faridkot. According to police, a production warrant has been obtained for Neetu, and further disclosures are expected during his interrogation.
20-Jun-2026
Police on June 20 arrested a man, identified as Jaspal Singh alias Paalu and seized 101 grams of heroin, a country-made .32-bore pistol with a magazine, and two live .32-bore cartridges from his possession, in Moga district.
20-Jun-2026
Police on June 20 arrested a person, identified as Saroop Singh, and seized a .32-bore country-made pistol and three live cartridges, in Tarn Taran district.
20-Jun-2026
On June 20, Punjab Police, on day 476 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 103 drug smugglers, and seized 848 grams of heroin, 12 kg of poppy husk, 1,308 intoxicant pills and INR 6756 in drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
19-Jun-2026
On June 19, the 150th day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangstran Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahar— the police conducted 558 raids, arrested 300 persons and recovered one weapon from their possession. Preventive action was taken against 118 individuals, while one person was verified and released after questioning. Eight proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
19-Jun-2026
On June 19, Punjab Police, on day 475 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 57 drug smugglers, and seized 97 grams of heroin, 2 kg of poppy husk, 276 intoxicant pills and INR 103000 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
19-Jun-2026
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, in a joint operation, on June 19 arrested an alleged cross-border smuggler, Rohan Khosla and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition, including an AK-47 assault rifle, 25 foreign-made pistols, 368 live cartridges, 48 magazines, and a USA-made bulletproof vest, near the International Border in the Ajnala-Ramdas sector of Amritsar district.. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused was allegedly acting on the directions of an Australia-based associate who shared the weapon drop location through a social media application. According to BSF sources, intelligence inputs had indicated that the consignment would be collected from a drone-dropping zone and transported in a white car, prompting the deployment of multiple checkpoints and ambushes in the area.
19-Jun-2026
Punjab Police has secured the deportation from Malaysia of two wanted operatives linked to the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), identified as Gurwinder Singh and Manjeet Singh, and the duo was apprehended by Punjab Police at IGI Airport in New Delhi upon arrival and subsequently brought to Punjab for further investigation. They are accused of targeting critical railway infrastructure, including the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) lines in the state. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated that the accused played a key role in channelling terror funds through offshore accounts to KZF operatives in Punjab and facilitating plans to carry out terrorist attacks aimed at disturbing peace and public order. Their deportation follows the dismantling of a terror module allegedly involved in the January 23 IED blast on the Sirhind railway track and the attempted explosion on the same track near Shambhu in Patiala on April 27. Four allegedly radicalised individuals had earlier been arrested in connection with the case.
18-Jun-2026
Amritsar Police on June 18 busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting eight accused and recovering 11 sophisticated pistols and eight live cartridges from their possession, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were allegedly in contact with foreign-based operatives involved in the supply of illegal weapons.
18-Jun-2026
Punjab Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) on June 18 arrested three alleged drug smugglers, Balwinder Singh, Sukhdev Singh, and Nimmo Bai, and recovered 2.515 kg of heroin, an Italy-made .39-bore pistol, and 13 live cartridges from their possession, near the grain market at Ladhuka Mandi in Fazilka district. Preliminary investigations indicated that the narcotics and weapon had been smuggled from Pakistan through drone drops.
18-Jun-2026
Ropar Police on June 18 arrested five alleged drug smugglers—Lovepreet Singh, Rohit, Shubham, Parikshit, and Lehmastak Pratap Singh—and recovered 150 grams of heroin and a .32-bore pistol loaded with five live cartridges following a brief exchange of fire near Nangal town in Rupnagar district. One of the accused sustained a bullet injury during the operation and was admitted to BBMB Hospital, Nangal, for treatment.
18-Jun-2026
Police on June 18 arrested a suspected member of a criminal gang, identified as Shivcharan alias Charan and recovered 12 grams of heroin, INR 1,600 in alleged drug proceeds, and an electronic weighing scale from his possession, near Rohi Kanda, close to the Tarn Taran Civil Hospital in Tarn Taran district.
18-Jun-2026
Bhadaur Police on June 18 arrested a Leading Aircraftman (LAC), Simratpal Singh and seized 3.015 kg of opium from his possession, near the bus stand of Jangiana village in Barnala district. According to police, he had arrived in the area by bus allegedly to deliver the narcotics when he was apprehended. The accused, who has been serving in the Indian Air Force for about 15 years, was remanded to two days of police custody for further investigation.
18-Jun-2026
On June 18, Punjab Police, on day 474 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 70 drug smugglers, and seized 961 grams of heroin and INR 3500 in drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
18-Jun-2026
On June 18, the 149th day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangstran Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahar— the police conducted 560 raids, arrested 333 persons and recovered seven weapons from their possession. Five proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
17-Jun-2026
On June 17, the 148th day of Punjab Police’s statewide “war on gangsters” (Gangstran Te Vaar) campaign—Operation Prahar— the police conducted 498 raids, arrested 250 persons and recovered one weapon from their possession. Preventive action was taken against 92 individuals, while one person was verified and released after questioning. Three proclaimed offenders (POs) were also arrested during the operation.
17-Jun-2026
On June 17, Punjab Police, on day 473 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, arrested 79 drug smugglers, and seized 6.7 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of ganja, 30 kg of poppy husk, 133000 intoxicant pills and INR 202000 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
17-Jun-2026
Two accused, Aryan and Sunny Mehra, arrested for the June 13 shooting at Shri Kumar Medical Hall in Sector 11, Chandigarh, which resulted in the death of Janki Das, were injured in a police encounter in the Dhanas area of Chandigarh district, Chandigarh during the early hours of June 18. The duo had been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir and brought to Chandigarh on the night of June 17. According to police sources, the accused allegedly attempted to escape while being escorted to the Crime Branch office near the Dhanas jungle road. Police personnel responded by opening fire, injuring both suspects. They were later admitted to the Hospital for treatment.
17-Jun-2026
The Amritsar Rural Police, in coordination with intelligence agencies, on June 17 dismantled a Pakistan-linked gangster module and arrested six persons, and recovered 10 Pakistan-made pistols, along with ammunition and narcotics from their possession, in Amritsar district.
17-Jun-2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on June 17 dismantled a Pakistan-linked narco-terror module and arrested three operatives—Harpreet Singh, Surajdeep Singh, and Jaspreet Singh and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and narcotics allegedly smuggled into India through drone drops across the border, from Punjab. Investigators alleged that the trio was operating in coordination with a Pakistan-based drug syndicate and handlers linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
17-Jun-2026
A Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative, Harwant Singh alias Harry, was taken into custody on a production warrant from Fatehpur Jail in Uttar Pradesh and placed on two-day police remand for further investigation. He is being questioned to uncover details of the terror network, including the supply of explosives and weapons. The development follows the arrest of Rajwinder Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran, and two other accused by Gharinda Police in Amritsar district, along with the recovery of two hand grenades and seven pistols.
17-Jun-2026
On June 17, the Malaysian government deported two Indian fugitives allegedly involved in the April 27 blast on the railway track in the Shambhu area of Patiala district. Upon their arrival in India, they were arrested by security agencies. Authorities did not disclose the identities of the deportees. The operation was carried out by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Royal Malaysian Police based on intelligence inputs shared by Indian security agencies.