KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
24-Apr-2024
Police on April 24 arrested Gurpreet Ram alias Gora, a shooter associated with a terror module funded and operated by foreign-based handlers from Portugal, and seized a pistol and seven live cartridges from him in Rupnagar in Rupnagar district. Gora, connected to the same handlers involved in the recent target killing of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Bagga, was intercepted and apprehended before carrying out additional attacks planned by the terror network.
24-Apr-2024
Police on April 24 registered a case against three individuals identified as Arvinder Singh, Kulvir Singh, and Raghvir Singh for supplying chitta (heroin), following a complaint filed by Malkit Kaur, whose son died after injecting himself with chitta in Shahpur Kalan village in Sangrur district of Punjab. Later, police arrested Kulvir Singh based on the complaint.
24-Apr-2024
Police on April 24 arrested two unidentified individuals, including a woman, with 100 grams of heroin near Gobindpura Nagri village in Sangrur district in Punjab. A case has been registered against them at the Chhajli police station regarding this incident.
24-Apr-2024
Fazilka police on April 24 arrested three persons, identified as Sonu Singh, Angrej Singh and Gurbant Singh, and seized 1 kg of heroin and 130 bottles of illicit liquor, from their possession, near Dhani Natha Singh village in Fazilka district.
23-Apr-2024
An Australian journalist, identified as Avani Dias, the South Asia Bureau Chief of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), stated on April 23 that she was forced to leave India because her work visa wasn't extended, citing her reportage on the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as the likely reason. Dias's documentary on the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was removed from YouTube India, with the Indian government accusing her of biased reporting and lacking necessary permissions. Meanwhile, an official from the Indian government disputed this claim, stating that Dias left due to personal reasons and timing for another job.
23-Apr-2024
Punjab Police on April 23 arrested an unidentified member of a terror module who was being controlled by Pakistan-based operatives and seized a Chinese pistol and cartridges from his possession in Jalandhar in Jalandhar district.
23-Apr-2024
According to reports, the ongoing 'rail roko' protest by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) at Shambhu railway station near Rajpura in Patiala district, Punjab, has caused significant disruptions to railway operation, resulting in over INR 25 lakh in losses for the railways and the cancellation of 41 passenger trains daily. Approximately 4,765 passengers were affected, leading to refunds for disrupted travel plans. Additionally, 60 trains were diverted, and five were terminated prematurely.
22-Apr-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 22 arrested a Pakistani national near the International Border (IB) after he illegally crossed into Indian territory, in Amritsar sector in Amritsar district. No objectionable items were found in his possession, and following initial questioning, he was transferred to Punjab Police for further investigation.
22-Apr-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on April 22 recovered a China-made drone from fields adjacent to Wan village in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic model.
22-Apr-2024
A special court on April 22 sentenced retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Haqiqat Rai, Swaran Singh, and Mahant Bikram Nath to 12 years in prison and fined them INR 1.5 lakh each in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. The trio was arrested by the Special Task Force in 2018 with 15 kg of opium.
22-Apr-2024
Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) recently reissued orders to remove images of Sikh militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from its buses, marking a reversal of a similar directive issued two years ago. The move stirred memories of events from July 2022 when PRTC initially instructed all its depots to strip the buses of Bhindranwale and Jagtar Singh Hawara's images, labelling them as terrorists. Protests by the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) compelled PRTC to retract its orders, acknowledging its mistake in labelling them as terrorists.
22-Apr-2024
Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) recently reissued orders to remove images of Sikh militant leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from its buses, marking a reversal of a similar directive issued two years ago. The move stirred memories of events from July 2022 when PRTC initially instructed all its depots to strip the buses of Bhindranwale and Jagtar Singh Hawara's images, labelling them as terrorists. Protests by the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) compelled PRTC to retract its orders, acknowledging its mistake in labelling them as terrorists.
22-Apr-2024
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 22 arrested Amandeep Singh, the mastermind behind a fatal attack on Punjab Police home guard Jaspal Singh in November 2023, from the Alambagh area in Lucknow, UP. The ATS acted on information provided by the Punjab police, which revealed Singh's involvement in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
22-Apr-2024
Dr. Jitendra Awhad, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar) General Secretary and former Maharashtra Minister, on April 22 received an extortion threat from the Bishnoi gang, echoing a recent incident involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan. Awhad was contacted by an individual claiming allegiance to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who demanded a substantial sum under the threat of dire consequences, mirroring Khan's situation. While Awhad has not filed a formal complaint yet, he plans to inform the Thane Police about the threat and take appropriate action.
22-Apr-2024
On April 22, a member of the Gogi gang, identified as Narender Malik was shot dead by four unidentified attackers in the Alipur area of North Delhi district in Delhi. The attack took place around 2 pm while Malik was in a Tata Ace vehicle with his associates Tarun and Amit. The assailants arrived on two motorcycles and opened fire. Amit managed to escape, but Tarun sustained critical injuries. The police suspect gang rivalry as the motive, considering Malik's affiliation, and are investigating all possible angles.
22-Apr-2024
Mohali Police recently arrested five sharp shooters of Lawrence Bishnoi gang identified as Harshpreet Singh, Rajveer Singh, Kartik alias Ashu, Ramandeep, and Jaideep, and seized five sophisticated country-made pistols, one rifle and ammunition from their possession, in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS) district. According to Police, Kartik, with a personal vendetta, orchestrated the acquisition of weapons and had direct connections with Jaideep, a sharpshooter affiliated with Mintu Muddesan, who operates under the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Kartik, along with Ramandeep, engaged Harshpreet and Rajveer to form their own gang for retaliatory actions against local rivals.
22-Apr-2024
Police on April 22 arrested two category “A” gangsters wanted by Mohali police for supplying weapons to other criminals and key members of the Gopi Ghanshampuria and Harry Chatha gangs, identified as Malkeet Singh alias Nawab and Gamdoor Singh alias Vicky and seized six pistols, 10 cartridges, 12 pistol magazines and a car used in a crime from their possession in Lalru in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS) district.
22-Apr-2024
Police recently busted a gang of car-jackers, arresting three unidentified men and seizing a pistol, a dummy revolver, stolen cars, and a fake number plate from their possession in Mohali, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS) district.
22-Apr-2024
Mohali Police arrested an individual identified as Kulwant Singh and seized two .32 bore pistols and six live cartridges from his possession, in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (SAS) district.
22-Apr-2024
The Supreme Court on April 22 denied former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar's furlough plea in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, as his counsel withdrew the petition. The Bench advised Khokhar to seek furlough from the appropriate authority.