KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
23-Jan-2024
Sukhchain Gill, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Punjab, on January 23 announced that drug addicts are utilizing Section 64A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, with 282 individuals undergoing treatment and rehabilitation within 20 days of its enforcement. The state's three-pronged strategy focuses on enforcement, prevention, and rehabilitation to combat drug abuse. Gill also stated that in the past week, the police arrested 141 drug smugglers and recovered 19.4 kg of heroin, 8.3 kg of opium, 25.23 quintals of poppy husk, 4,201 tablets, injections, and vials of pharma opioids, along with INR 1.40 lakh in cash from them.
23-Jan-2024
Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police on January 23 arrested two drug smugglers identified as Gurpreet Singh and Aakashdeep Singh and seized 1.5 kg of heroin from their possession, in Maste ke village in Ferozepur district.
23-Jan-2024
The police on January 23 arrested a drug smuggler identified as Novpreet Singh and seized 1.3 kg of heroin, an Australia-made Glock pistol, a country-made pistol with 20 cartridges, INR 1.07 lakh in drug money, and a Thar vehicle (PB-10 BW-6363) from his possession, at the national highway near Bath crossing, close to Bath village in Tarn Taran district.
23-Jan-2024
The Border Security Force (BSF) on January 23 recovered a drone near the International Border (IB), on the outskirts of Dal village in Tarn Taran district. The drone was a Quadcopter made in China (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic).
23-Jan-2024
Punjab Police Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters, Dr. Sukhchain Singh Gill, stated on January 23, while addressing the audience at Punjab Police headquarters in Chandigarh, that in the past week, they have successfully arrested 141 drug smugglers, including 31 major players. This has resulted in the recovery of 19.4 kg of heroin, 8.3 kg of opium, 25.23 quintals of poppy husk, and 4,201 tablets/capsules. Additionally, Dr. Gill highlighted that the total arrests in the ongoing drive against Proclaimed Offenders (POs)/Absconders have reached 1,260 since July 5, 2022. Notably, the disposal of confiscated items under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act includes 523 kg of heroin, 79.92 quintals of poppy husk, 298 kg of ganja, and 17.57 lakh narcotic pills/capsules through burning. Punjab Police has successfully forfeited properties worth INR 111 crores, with 9 more proposals pending. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has played a crucial role in busting 312 criminal modules, leading to the arrest of 951 individuals and the neutralization of 10. This effort has also resulted in the seizure of 963 weapons and 208 vehicles used in criminal activities.
23-Jan-2024
Punjab Police, on January 23, booked the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on charges of promoting religious enmity at the Sultanwind police station in Amritsar district. The First Information Report (FIR) was filed based on a social media video in which Pannun claimed that the Shri Durgiana Mandir had no historical significance in Hinduism. He also warned the temple management to hand over the keys to the Golden Temple. Pannun made these remarks while Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi consecrated the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya. Pannun faces charges under sections 153A, 153B, and 505 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the IT Act.
22-Jan-2024
Police on January 22 arrested two drug peddlers, identified as Gurmej Singh alias Bittu, and Gurpreet Singh alias Gora and seized 600 gm of heroin from their possession, in Jalalabad in Fazilka district.
22-Jan-2024
Police on January 22 arrested a person identified as Jagdish Parsad and seized 400 gm of opium from his possession in Fazilka in Fazilka district.
22-Jan-2024
Police on January 22 arrested two persons identified as Aman and Rahul and seized 20 gm of heroin from their possession, in Arya Nagar in Fazilka in Fazilka district.
22-Jan-2024
A Pakistani national, who inadvertently crossed into India on January 22 near Kakkar village in Amritsar district, Punjab, was handed over to Pakistan Rangers by the Border Security Force (BSF) on January 23. The individual had nothing objectionable in possession, and the incident was determined to be an unintentional border crossing.
22-Jan-2024
Khalistan terrorist and the chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on January 22 issued a threat via a video to target Hindu temples in India following the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Pannun vowed to damage the Durgana pilgrimage site in Amritsar, Punjab, and target Haridwar and Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP) after the so-called Khalistan referendum, which is set to take place on January 26.
22-Jan-2024
According to reports, the West's silence on Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's recent death threats against the Chief Ministers (CMs) of Delhi and Punjab raises concerns about the tolerance of terrorism. Pannun has a history of violent rhetoric, including calls for attacks on Air India flights and the Indian Parliament. While free speech is valued, the international community's failure to condemn Pannun's actions undermines the global commitment to combating terrorism and threatens regional stability. It is urged that the West break its silence and unequivocally denounce Pannun's threats to prevent potential tragic consequences.
22-Jan-2024
Police on January 22 arrested an individual identified as Ramjeet and seized 37,000 prohibited intoxicating tablets from his possession in Balbir Basti in Faridkot district. Police are currently conducting an ongoing search for the other two individuals involved. This case highlights the use of courier services by drug traffickers, prompting authorities to alert all courier companies in the area. The tablets were dispatched from Karnal, Haryana, using fake names and addresses, revealing a concerning trend in drug distribution.
21-Jan-2024
The Narcotics Wing of the Police on January 21 attached the assets of a woman drug trafficker, Raj Rani, in Govind Nagari, Jalalabad, in Fazilka district. Rani faces cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act on February 26, 2014, August 15, 2015, and May 24, 2016.
21-Jan-2024
According to intelligence sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) is planning an attack on January 22 to sabotage the Ayodhya Ram Temple pran pratishtha (consecration) ceremony in Uttar Pradesh (UP), as revealed in an audio clip accessed by CNN-News18. In the audio, Pannun guides two individuals to target an important place in UP during the Ayodhya event. Intelligence sources indicate that the evidence will be shared with the United States (US) and Canada.
21-Jan-2024
The Jalandhar Commissionerate of Police on January 21 arrested two members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, identified as Nitin and Ashish and seized two .30 bore pistols, ammunition, and their car during a crossfire near Nakodar Road in Jalandhar district.
21-Jan-2024
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on January 21 stated that he finds Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann guilty of religious misconduct in the police firing incident at Gurdwara Akal Bunga Chaoni Nihang Singha on November 23, 2023. The Jathedar stated that the police entry into the Gurudwara, wearing shoes, and the subsequent use of force violated the Sikh code of conduct (maryada), causing harm to religious sentiments without provocation.
20-Jan-2024
On January 20, Gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, who is implicated in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, was transferred to Bathinda jail in Bathinda district,along with seven associates, nearly two weeks after he was booked for breaking an LED TV in Kapurthala jail. The move was part of an exchange program aimed at separating Bhagwanpuria from the rival Bambiha gang. As part of the exchange, five Bambiha gang members were brought to Kapurthala jail. Bhagwanpuria, expressing concerns about his safety in Bathinda jail, filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The transfer was cited as an administrative decision by the Kapurthala jail authorities.
20-Jan-2024
Khalistani terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun on January 20 issued a video message, threatening 'political death' to Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers (CMs) Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, respectively, unless his three associates - Jagdish Singh, Manjeet Singh, and Davinder Singh, who were arrested by the Punjab Police - are released by February 15. Pannun also accused Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann of accepting USD 6 million in donations from Khalistan supporters. The three arrested men disclosed to the police that Pannun had instructed them to raise the Khalistan flag and spray pro-Khalistan graffiti on walls ahead of Republic Day. Threatening to assassinate Mann, Pannun said that “hands that hold the Khalistan flag will not shy away from holding rocket launchers”.
20-Jan-2024
According to reports, the radical Sikh outfit Dal Khalsa has written to French President Emmanuel Macron, expressing disappointment over his participation as the chief guest in India’s Republic Day celebrations. The letter urges Macron to engage in discussions with Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on issues such as transnational targeted killings of Sikhs, equal prisoner norms, human rights, and the right to self-determination. The letter also mentions the murder of Canadian Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and opposes France's endorsement of India's UN Security Council membership bid.