KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
29-Sep-2023
Kirandeep Kaur, the wife of Amritpal Singh, the chief of the pro-Khalistan group Waris Punjab De (WPD), on September 29 revealed that Pro-Khalistani detainees, including Amritpal Singh, are not allowing jail authorities to lock their barracks in protest in response to the denial of permission for their advocate, Rajdev Singh, to meet with them in Dibrugarh Jail, Assam. Kaur also sent a letter to the superintendent of Dibrugarh Jail regarding this issue.
29-Sep-2023
On September 29, Mehran Mareen, Balochistan's representative at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the European Union (EU), along with Bilal Baloch, a human rights activist, suggested a political motive behind Canada's position and its support for Pakistan while speaking to Times Now. Bilal Baloch highlighted the contrast between Karima Baloch, a human rights activist, and Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Nijjar, recognized as a terrorist by India and listed on the US no-fly zone. They emphasized the lack of action by Prime Minister Trudeau regarding the kidnapping and alleged murder of the exiled Baloch human rights activist Karima Baloch, while noting his active support for Nijjar.
29-Sep-2023
Hundreds of Sikh activists staged a demonstration outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on September 29, demanding justice for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. The protesters called for an end to extrajudicial operations against separatists and urged New Delhi to engage with Sikh leadership.
29-Sep-2023
The Panth Sewak Collective on September 29 issued a statement urging Sikhs to unite and advocate for Khalistan. They also emphasized that the Sikh community is facing significant challenges and opportunities, shaped by geopolitical factors and the actions of the Indian government.
29-Sep-2023
Gujarat Police on September 29 filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for issuing threats related to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), allegedly sent threats via pre-recorded voice messages, claiming that October will not mark the World Cricket Cup but rather the inception of what he terms the 'World Terror Cup.'
29-Sep-2023
According to sources, a senior member of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Harbhajan Singh, has been engaged in covert dealings with the Indian government and has handed over details of only 8,740 individuals who cast their votes in the Khalistan referendum. The report also revealed that only 8,740 individuals voted in the referendum, as opposed to the 100,000 claimed by Khalistani terrorist and the chief of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
29-Sep-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on September 29 intercepted a drone and recovered 545 grams of heroin and the drone, near Rajatal village in Amritsar district. The recovered drone is China-made Quadcopter DJI Mavic-3 Classic.
29-Sep-2023
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann on September 29 declared that individuals involved in drug-related cases will not be spared and he emphasized a crackdown on those who managed to clear their names in drug cases through collusion with previous governments while addressing a gathering at Ghanauri Kalan village in Sangrur district of Punjab.
28-Sep-2023
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann a on September 28 announced changes in the school curriculum to educate youngsters about the lives, teachings, and philosophies of Sikh gurus, seers, saints, prophets, and martyrs.
28-Sep-2023
According to sources, China and Pakistan may have been covertly aiding Khalistani terrorists in Canada. While China does not officially endorse the Khalistanis, it is reportedly providing covert support alongside Pakistan.
28-Sep-2023
Several people in India have reportedly received threat calls from an unknown United Kingdom (UK)-based number, featuring a pre-recorded voice of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In the audio, Pannun claims that October will not mark the World Cricket Cup but instead the inception of what he terms the 'World Terror Cup.' In response to threats from the Khalistani terror outfit SFJ and the appearance of pro-Khalistan graffiti in New Delhi, a high alert has been issued in Delhi ahead of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, a World Cup venue, is now under heightened security, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) deploying multiple forces to assist the police.
28-Sep-2023
Former National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director-General YC Modi, in an interview with India Today, revealed a concerning nexus between Pakistan and Canada in supporting Khalistani terrorists and shed light on India's efforts to share concrete evidence with Canada, which have often been met with silence. Modi expressed India's frustration over Canada's lack of cooperation in extraditing known terrorists and criminals residing within its borders, turning the country into a "safe haven" for such individuals. He also highlighted Pakistan's role in aiding Khalistani activities and funding terrorism while categorically dismissing Canadian allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as baseless.
28-Sep-2023
Punjab Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Sukhpal Singh Khaira was arrested on September 28 in connection with a 2015 case related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Chandigarh. The Congress party termed the arrest as politically motivated by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), causing tensions between the two parties.
28-Sep-2023
Farmers from 19 unions across six North Indian states, led by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC), on September 28, initiated a three-day rail blockade at 12 locations in Punjab. Satnam Singh Pannu, the president of KMSC, stated that they are obstructing train services at multiple locations, including Moga, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Jalandhar Cantonment, Tarn Taran, Sunam, Nabha, Basti Tankwali, Mallanwala, Rampura, and Devidaspura.
27-Sep-2023
Radical group Dal Khalsa on September 27 announced their plans to hold prayers at Akal Takht for the well-being of Sikh activists in exile, the release of political prisoners, the success of the Sikh freedom struggle, and justice for extrajudicial killings of individuals like Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Amritsar, Punjab. The event commemorates the 42nd year of Dal Khalsa founder Gajinder Singh's exile, who resides in Pakistan after serving a life sentence for a 1981 hijacking case, with Akal Takht recognizing his dedication in September 2020. India had included Gajinder Singh's name in the list of 20 "most wanted" terrorists in 2002.
27-Sep-2023
Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Punjab Police on September 27 arrested three individuals identified as Gurcharan Singh alias Channa, Sukhdev Singh alias Sukha and Sunil Singh alias Lovely and recovered 1.872 kg of heroin from their possession near Saide ke village in Ferozepur district.
27-Sep-2023
Punjab Police on September 27 arrested an individual identified as Jang Singh and seized 1,010 intoxicating tablets and drug money of INR 2.31 lakh from his possession in Guruharsahai in Ferozepur district.
27-Sep-2023
Delhi Police on September 27 registered a case after pro-Khalistani graffiti was discovered on the walls under the Kashmiri Gate flyover in New Delhi. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), recently released a video claiming responsibility for defacing the walls with slogans that read 'Delhi Banega Khalistan'.
27-Sep-2023
The MIDC police on September 27 registered a case against an unidentified man who called a digital news channel's office and threatened the managing editor with dire consequences if they continued broadcasting news against Khalistan in Mumbai, Maharashtra. During the call, the man, identified himself as Gurinder from Chandigarh said, “Do you remember what happened in the 1984 Sikh riots, which resulted in the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguard? Stop all editorials pertaining to Khalistan immediately. Take this as a warning.” The authorities are seeking details from the service provider to identify the individual.
27-Sep-2023
Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, expressed scepticism about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations against India without concrete evidence in an interview. He highlighted the negative impact of the India-Canada diplomatic dispute, particularly the suspension of visa services, on the Sikh and Punjabi diaspora. Businessman Gunbir Singh noted that the visa suspension affected many Punjabis with Canadian citizenship, most of whom have no connection to Khalistan. Sikh scholar Gurpreet Singh emphasized the unfairness of associating all Sikhs with the Khalistan issue and highlighted lingering grievances from the 1980s among Sikhs abroad.