KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
01-Nov-2023
Senior Advocate and former Punjab Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Harvinder Singh Phoolka has alleged receiving a threatening email on November 1 from the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), targeting him and journalist Sanjay Suri. Phoolka stated that in the email, addressed to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, SFJ threatened to eliminate both him and journalist Sanjay Suri. Suri serves as the main witness against Congress leader Kamal Nath in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Phoolka has requested PM Narendra Modi to investigate the email's authenticity and ensure Suri's security, as he works for CNN in the United Kingdom (UK). Sanjay Suri's book details his encounter with Kamal Nath during the riots, raising questions about Nath's influence and involvement in the violence against Sikhs.
01-Nov-2023
The All India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) on November 1 organized a Kirtan Darbar ceremony at Sonari Gurdwara Sahib to pay tribute to the victims of the 1984 Sikh massacre, with family members of the victims receiving 'Saropa’, in Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. The event emphasized the Sikh community's unwavering quest for justice and accountability, with appeals to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and a strong commitment to remember and honour the victims.
01-Nov-2023
A senior official in the security establishment said on November 1 that Khalistani terrorists are using advanced communication methods such as VoIP, encrypted chat apps, VPNs, and virtual phone numbers to evade law enforcement while conducting operations and spreading anti-India propaganda. They also make use of various social media platforms for both private and public communication. Additionally, they employ domestic, cross-border, and international logistics. Some individuals have found refuge in the United States (US), Canada, and European countries, owing to differing perspectives and support for the Khalistan cause.
01-Nov-2023
State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Mohali, along with local police on November 1 arrested three members of the designated Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla’s group, identified as Lovejeet Singh, Paramjit Singh and Kamaljit Singh and seized two illegal weapons, including a .32 bore and .30 bore pistols from their possession from a hotel in Baltana in Zirakpur in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. These arrests were made in connection with the recent murder of the president of the Mall Road Shopkeepers Association in Bathinda. The operation lasted approximately 20 minutes and involved an exchange of gunfire between the accused individuals and the police. During the crossfire, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Pawan Kumar sustained a bullet injury to his right leg, and one of the arrested individuals, Lovejeet, was also wounded.
01-Nov-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police, in a joint operation on November 1 recovered a drone carrying 3.242 kg of heroin near Rajatal village in Amritsar district.
01-Nov-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police, in a joint operation on November 1 recovered a drone from fields on the outskirts of Mahwa village in Amritsar district of Punjab. The drone was a Quadcopter (Model - DJI Mavic 3 Classic) made in China.
01-Nov-2023
Matchbox Shots, a prominent Indian production company, is set to make a movie based on the life and untimely death of Punjabi rap sensation Sidhu Moose Wala. This project will focus on the artist's journey from music to politics and his tragic shooting in 2022.
01-Nov-2023
A report prepared by the Punjab government reveals that there are 16,149 drug-related cases pending trial in the state's courts for over two years. The High Court (HC) requested this data due to the frequent non-appearance of police officers as prosecution witnesses in many drug seizure cases, leading to prolonged detentions. The report outlines measures to expedite trials, including the establishment of a state-level monitoring committee and disciplinary actions against officers who aid or harbour individuals accused of drug offenses.
01-Nov-2023
Police on November 1 arrested a man, identified as Jaspreet Singh and seized 1 kg of opium from his possession in Kabarwala village in Muktsar district.
31-Oct-2023
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on October 31 related to a Punjab drug trafficking racket uncovered by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The operation targeted the main accused, Akshay Kumar Chhabra, and his associates. The authorities seized INR 4.5 crore in cash, along with mobile phones, laptops, and papers related to the money trail and property transactions from multiple locations in Punjab’s Ludhiana, Mohali, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan’s Ganganagar. The NCB had previously arrested 19 individuals, including Afghan heroin processing experts, and uncovered two heroin processing laboratories in Ludhiana, linking the syndicate to drug routes from Dubai, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
31-Oct-2023
Gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Laddi Shooter, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near a railway crossing in Ferozepur district. Gurpreet was a member of the Shishu gang and had been involved in a shooting incident in April 2022, leading to his arrest along with the gang leader. Despite being on parole, he was killed, and the police are currently investigating the case, reviewing CCTV footage and collecting evidence to apprehend the assailants.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested a drug smuggler, identified as Avtar Singh alias Lali and seized 50 grams of heroin from his possession near Rahon, in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested three persons identified as Rahul alias Akash alias Akashi, Jacob alias Junaid and Tinka and seized one rifle (.315 bore) from their possession near Madhre village in Ferozepur district.
31-Oct-2023
The Police on October 31 arrested Gurjant Singh alias Bhatti and seized one pistol (.32 bore) along with two rounds from his possession in Sadhu Shah Wala village Ferozepur district.
31-Oct-2023
According to sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), is reportedly being funded by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and is involved in an immigration racket. His goal is to incite anti-India sentiments among Punjab's youth, promote migration, and encourage attacks on Indian leaders. The ISI supports this propaganda effort as a cost-effective means to destabilize India. Pannun's referendum rallies in Canada have reportedly received very low turnout, which undermines the credibility of his claims of public support for Khalistan.
31-Oct-2023
On October 31, a post in the name of the gangster Arshdeep Singh Dalla went viral on social media, claiming that Mall Road Association president Harjinder Singh Johal alias Mela, was killed by his henchmen.
31-Oct-2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued death threats to top Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, and prominent industrialists and celebrities such as Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kangana Ranaut in an email on October 31.
30-Oct-2023
Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police on October 30 recovered four packets of heroin weighing 4.35 kg from a field in Kalsian village in Tarn Taran district.
30-Oct-2023
The Police on October 30 arrested a gangster identified as Subhash alias Bhashi alias Sukha following an exchange of fire, at a checkpoint near Sodhiwala village in Ferozepur district.
30-Oct-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with the Punjab police on October 30 recovered a drone from a farming field near Nestha village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone is a Quadcopter (assembled).