KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab Frontier on November 14 announced that it has seized 251 Pakistani drones along the Punjab border in 2025 up to November 14. The BSF also intercepted multiple consignments of drugs and weapons smuggled into India using drones, recovering 329 kg of heroin, 16 kg of ICE, 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades, and over 10 kg of high explosives. During these operations, the BSF neutralized three Pakistani intruders and detained 240 Indian smugglers and 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes.
14-Nov-2025
Jailed radical leader and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) suffered a setback in the Tarn Taran bypoll, with its informal candidate Mandeep Singh Khalsa finishing third. Khalsa secured 19,620 votes, trailing far behind AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, who won by a margin of more than double Khalsa’s tally. Khalsa, the brother of Sandeep Singh Sunny — an accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri — was fielded in the bypoll following the party’s strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Khadoor Sahib, where Amritpal Singh had secured a decisive victory. Despite Tarn Taran falling within the same Khadoor Sahib region, the bypoll outcome reflects a significant decline in support for the Amritpal-led faction.
14-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) has already surpassed last year’s total heroin recovery along the International Border in Punjab, seizing 329 kg of the narcotic so far this year compared to 287 kg recovered in 2024. As of November 14, 2025, BSF troops have intercepted 251 drones and recovered 191 weapons, 12 hand grenades, over 10 kg of high explosives, 329 kg of heroin and 16 kg of ICE. During these operations, the force also neutralised three Pakistani intruders and apprehended 240 Indian nationals suspected of smuggling, along with 19 Pakistani nationals involved in cross-border crimes. In comparison, BSF had intercepted 294 drones during the entire year in 2024, a sharp rise from 107 such recoveries in 2023 and just 21 in 2022, according to official figures.
14-Nov-2025
The Supreme Court (SC) on November 14 deferred for two weeks the hearing on a plea filed by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Jagtar Singh Hawara, who is serving a life sentence for the 1995 assassination of former Chief Minister Beant Singh. Hawara has sought his transfer from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to a prison in Punjab.
13-Nov-2025
The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha, backed by farmer organizations including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political), the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, on November 13 launched a major mobilization at the Shambhu border in Patiala district as part of its long-standing campaign to secure the release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain incarcerated.
13-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 13 seized one packet of heroin weighing 1.664 kilograms in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence, Pathankot, on November 13 busted a gangster module and arrested three operatives linked to Armenia-based wanted gangster Raja Haruwal, identified as Yusuf Masih alias MP, Samuel Masih alias Ankit alias Anki, and Sahibjeet Singh alias Sabhi and seized two .30-bore star-mark pistols, two magazines, and 15 live cartridges from their possession in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigation suggests that the trio was acting on the directions of Raja Haruwal, who had arranged the delivery of the seized weapons. The module was reportedly involved in the exchange of weapons and money and was conducting reconnaissance of potential extortion targets.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 busted a Pakistan-backed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 individuals, identified as Kuldeep Singh, Shekhar Singh, Ajay Singh alias Ajay, Amrik Singh, Parminder alias Chiri, Vijay, Sukhjit Singh alias Sukh Brar, Sukhwinder Singh, Karanveer Singh alias Vicky, and Sajan Kumar alias Sanju and seized a Chinese hand grenade in Ludhiana district. Seven of the accused were brought on production warrants from different jails for their roles as couriers and facilitators. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through three Malaysia-based operatives to coordinate the pickup and delivery of the grenade. The handlers had tasked them with carrying out a grenade attack in a populated area to create unrest in the state. Further investigation pointed to foreign-based masterminds: Malaysia-based Ajay alias Ajay Malaysia, Jass Behbal, and Pawandeep.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested a person, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and recovered 538 grams of heroin from his possession, in Bhakna Kalan village, Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested two Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang members involved in the firing incident linked to extortion attempt in Jandiala Guru, identified as Ravi and Ujjwal Hans and seized one foreign-made pistol from their possession, in Amritsar district. Police said the duo was acting on the directions of their foreign-based handler, Keshav Shivala.
13-Nov-2025
Police on November 13 foiled an extortion plot and arrested four suspects along with three petrol bombs in Faridkot district. The accused were reportedly acting on the directions of gangster Deepu, who is currently abroad. The group had planned to intimidate a liquor vend owner by throwing petrol bombs at his shop.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 arrested two associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, identified as Vijay Masih and Malkit Singh and seized two foreign-made pistols along with three live cartridges from their possession in Batala, Gurdaspur district. Investigation revealed that the duo had been tasked by foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang to carry out targeted killings.
13-Nov-2025
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab on November 13 arrested two members of the Ashish Chopra gang, identified as Rashpal alias Sewak and Rajiv alias Jassa and recovered 205 grams of heroin from their possession, in Madhre village, Ferozepur district. Preliminary investigation revealed that the duo was in contact with Yuvi, a shooter of the Ashish Chopra gang who is wanted in the Ashu Monga murder case that occurred in Ferozepur in May 2025.
13-Nov-2025
According to reports, police and security agencies have launched extensive search and checking operations across Punjab’s border districts and adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh amid concerns that those involved in the November 10 Red Fort blast may attempt to escape through porous interstate and international borders. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a comprehensive security sweep is underway. “We are checking all high-footfall public places, including bus stands, railway station parking lots, hotels, and certain religious sites. Every vehicle entering or leaving the city is being thoroughly scanned,” Bhullar stated.
13-Nov-2025
On November 13, Punjab Police, on day 257 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 62 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 77 drug smugglers and seized 2.5 kg of heroin, 600 grams of opium, 25 kg of poppy husk, 110 intoxicant pills and INR 1900 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
13-Nov-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 13 raided the house and clinic of former Al-Falah University MBBS student Jaan Nisar at Bal Singh Nagar in Ludhiana district over his alleged links to the November 10 Delhi blast. He was not present during the raid, and his father informed officials that he had gone to Dalkhola, West Bengal, to visit relatives. The NIA later travelled to Bengal, detained him, questioned him, and subsequently released him.
12-Nov-2025
On November 12, Punjab Police, on day 256 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 42 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 59 drug smugglers and seized 274 grams of heroin, 3 kg of ganja, 389 intoxicant pills and INR 1910 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 intercepted and recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone that had entered Indian territory from Pakistan near Wan village in Tarn Taran district. The drone was brought down using advanced anti-drone measures and seized intact for forensic examination.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 neutralized and recovered two drones, a DJI Matrice 400 and a DJI Matrice 350, in the Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur district.
12-Nov-2025
Police on November 12 arrested four members of the Sonu Khatri–Binnu Gujjar gang, identified as Ishwinder Singh alias Ishu, Aman, Abhay Sidhu, and Sandeep Kumar alias Shipa, and seized a Glock pistol with four rounds and a .30 bore pistol, following a brief encounter in Khankhana village near Banga in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Two of the accused opened fire on police personnel and sustained injuries in retaliatory fire. All four later confessed to their involvement in the murder of Satnam Singh alias Satta of Uchha village and other crimes, including an attempted murder of a local trader in Mandali village, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, on October 29.
12-Nov-2025
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in coordination with Batala Police, on November 12 arrested a member of the Jaggu Bhawanpuria gang, identified as Gurlove Singh alias Love Randhawa, and seized two pistols, three magazines, and 16 live cartridges from his possession, in Gurdaspur district. Police stated that he was acting under the instructions of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam.
12-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 12 arrested two operatives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon, identified as Sharanjit Singh and Aman Kumar and seized two .32 calibre pistols and 10 live cartridges, following an exchange of fire at Ghaghar Bridge on the Ambala–Dera Bassi highway in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo, involved in a recent shootout at Rajpura, had been tasked by Dhillon to target a Punjab-based businessman.
12-Nov-2025
The Delhi Cabinet on November 12 approved a policy to provide compassionate employment to dependants of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims. The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, aims to resolve employment assistance cases that have remained pending for nearly two decades.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone along with a packet of heroin weighing 558 grams from a field near Habibwala village in Ferozepur district.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from a field ahead of the border security fence near Mahawa village in Amritsar district.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone near Mehdipur village in Tarn Taran district.
11-Nov-2025
The byelection in the Tarn Taran Assembly segment concluded peacefully, recording a voter turnout of approximately 60.95 percent.
11-Nov-2025
On November 11, Punjab Police, on day 255 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 68 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 102 drug smugglers and seized 1.4 kg of heroin, 1.4 kg of opium, 828 intoxicant pills and INR 1.52 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
11-Nov-2025
Jalandhar Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and businessman, Raman Arora, who is out on bail in a corruption case, lodged a complaint on November 11 alleging that he received an extortion call from a foreign number demanding INR 5 crore on November 8. The caller reportedly threatened to kill his family if the demand was not met.
11-Nov-2025
The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with the Counter Intelligence (CI), Pathankot, on November 11 arrested two operatives linked to a gangster-terror network, identified as Harpreet Singh and Navpreet Singh, and seized a 9mm Glock pistol along with three magazines and five live cartridges from their possession, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigation revealed that they were acting under the direction of a United Kingdom (UK)-based handler who arranged the weapons and assigned them to reconnoitre targets in Gurdaspur, Batala, and Amritsar for planned targeted killings intended to spread fear and disrupt communal harmony in Punjab.
11-Nov-2025
The Special Task Force (STF), Gurugram, on November 11 arrested two active members of the Rohit Godara gang, identified as Naresh Kumar and Sanjay alias Sanjeev, each carried a cash reward of INR 5,000, in Gurugram, Haryana. Police stated that on December 5, 2024, the duo had carried out a murderous attack on a rival gang member, Amit, son of Satyapal, a resident of Surani in Mahendragarh district.
11-Nov-2025
Police on November 11 arrested one person, identified as Manish Kumar alias Henry and seized 6 grams of heroin from his possession in Nigaha Mohalla, Phagwara in Kapurthala district.
11-Nov-2025
Police on November 11 arrested one person, identified as Paramjit Singh alias Pammo and seized 216.26 kg of poppy husk from him in Bhoot village in Subhanpur in Kapurthala district.
11-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 11 busted a cross-border arms smuggling racket with the arrest of two accused, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gori and Vikramjeet Singh alias Vicky and seizing eight Glock 9mm pistols, four magazines, and four live cartridges, in Ferozepur district. Preliminary investigations revealed that Vikramjeet maintained direct contact with a Pakistan-based arms smuggler who facilitated the weapon supply across the border. Further interrogation indicated that the duo distributed these weapons to local contacts on the instructions of their Pakistani handlers.
10-Nov-2025
Mansa Police on November 10 announced that they had solved the case of the October 28 firing at a pesticide dealer’s shop near Gurdwara Chowk in Mansa district, linking it to an election-related rivalry in Surrey, Canada. The victim’s son, Satish Kumar alias Neetu, had contested the vice-president election of a student council at a university in Surrey, leading to enmity with a rival faction led by Sharanjit Singh Aulakh. Mansa Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhagirath Singh Meena stated that the rival faction orchestrated the firing by hiring a shooter, Gursahib Singh, with assistance from local contacts. Earlier, police had arrested three accused along with weapons.
10-Nov-2025
Two members of Sonu Khatri gang, identified as Ishwinder Singh alias Ishu and Aman were arrested following an encounter with police at Khan Khana village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on November 10. Both were injured during the exchange and are believed to have been involved in the attempted murder of a local trader at Mandali village in SBS Nagar on October 29.
10-Nov-2025
Police on November 10 arrested a Lucky Patial gang member, identified as Ranbir Rana, and seized a .32-bore pistol, after he was injured in retaliatory firing during a brief encounter near Bukhdi Road in Kharar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. The suspect, allegedly involved in a firing incident in Sector 38 on November 5, fired three shots at the police but sustained a gunshot injury in retaliatory fire and was later admitted to the Kharar Sub-Divisional Hospital.
10-Nov-2025
Police on November 10 said that they had arrested Bikramjit Singh, a village sarpanch, and recovered three imported guns and 25 live cartridges from his possession, last week from Katora in Ferozepur district. According to police, the weapons were allegedly arranged for an attack on Haryanvi pop singer Rahul Fazilpuria, and Bikramjit is the eleventh accused in the case. A senior officer from the Sector 31 Crime Branch said Bikramjit was involved in supplying weapons for planned shootings targeting Fazilpuria and a property dealer in Sector 45.
10-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 10 foiled potential targeted killings in the state with the arrest of four members of a gangster module, identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga, Mohammad, Lavish Nahar, and Amarbir Singh, and seized a 9mm Glock pistol with a magazine and five live cartridges, along with a .30 bore Star-mark pistol with a magazine and three live cartridges, from their possession, in Amritsar district. Investigations revealed that the accused were in close contact with a Portugal-based wanted gangster and were operating under his directions. The foreign-based handler had arranged the delivery of the recovered weapons. Further probe indicated that the accused had conducted reconnaissance of specific targets in the Batala and Amritsar areas, and the recovered sophisticated weapons were intended for those hits.
10-Nov-2025
On November 10, Punjab Police, on day 254 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 60 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 75 drug smugglers and seized 1.3 kg of heroin, 1419 intoxicant pills and INR 26,050 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
10-Nov-2025
A red alert was issued in Punjab following a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on the evening of November 10, which claimed 13 lives and left several others injured. In response, Punjab Police have intensified vehicle checks and surveillance of suspicious individuals at sensitive locations across the state. A police spokesperson confirmed that senior officers have been instructed to remain on high alert.
10-Nov-2025
The Supreme Court (SC) on November 10 refused to entertain a plea filed by radical preacher and Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980. The apex court directed him to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) with his petition and asked the HC to decide the matter within six weeks.
10-Nov-2025
Activists and members of various political, religious, and Sikh organisations paid tributes to Capt. Harcharan Singh Rode, elder brother of Khalistani extremist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, on November 10. He had passed away at his native village, Rode, in Moga district on November 1 at the age of 90.
09-Nov-2025
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on November 9 arrested two passengers arriving from Singapore and seized 47.70 kg of hydroponic weed (cannabis), worth around INR 47.70 crore, at Amritsar Airport in Amritsar district.
09-Nov-2025
On November 9, unidentified bike-borne assailants fired five shots at Gagan, son of the MM Crown Hotel owner, in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. Two cars parked outside were damaged in the attack. The shooters fled the scene soon after, triggering panic in the area.
09-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 9 arrested two persons, Sukhbir Singh alias Sukkha and Harpreet Singh alias Toke, and seized 2,140 intoxicant tablets along with INR 12,000 in drug money from their possession, in Amritsar district.
09-Nov-2025
Police on November 9 arrested one person, identified as Prakash Sharma alias Sunny and seized 8 grams of heroin from his possession, in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district.
09-Nov-2025
On November 9, Punjab Police, on day 253 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 78 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 106 drug smugglers and seized 700 grams of heroin, 3050 intoxicant pills and INR 57,910 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
09-Nov-2025
Akal Takht acting Jathedar and Takht Kesgarh Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj, upon returning to India via the Attari-Wagah border after celebrating the 556th Parkash Gurpurb of Guru Nanak Dev at Nankana Sahib in Pakistan, on November 9, appealed for the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
09-Nov-2025
Between November 9 and 10, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police conducted multiple operations across Jalandhar city, arresting 11 persons and seizing 68 grams of heroin along with 70 intoxicant tablets in Jalandhar district.