KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
17-May-2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids are going on in many states of the country. This action of the investigating agency is being done regarding the gangster-Khalistani terror link.
17-May-2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will send a team to the United Kingdom (UK) to investigate a pro-Khalistan protest outside the Indian High Commission in London. During the demonstration, a staff member was allegedly attacked and injured while a protester attempted to remove the Indian flag. The NIA's probe is linked to a possible terror connection involving Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The team will gather evidence, including CCTV footage, and record statements from officials.
17-May-2023
The Akal Takht acting Jathedar, Giani Harpreet Singh, on May 17 visited the family of slain Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, to express condolences, in his native village in Tarn Taran district. Paramjit Singh Panjwar was shot dead in Lahore, Pakistan.
17-May-2023
As part of an operation targeting the nexus between gangsters and terrorists, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 conducted raids across various locations in Haryana. Accompanied by local police teams, over 50 NIA members raided four places in Gurugram and one in Nuh, seizing documents and other items during the hours-long investigation.
17-May-2023
Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (ad hoc) reportedly removed Gurvinder Dhamija from his position as general secretary during a meeting held in Kurukshetra on May 17.
17-May-2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 conducted searches at multiple locations across 12 districts in Punjab, as part of an operation targeting cases related to the nexus between terrorism, narcotics smuggling, and gangsters. The raids were carried out in coordination with state police forces and focused on areas in Moga, Ferozepur, and Bathinda. The operation is linked to three separate cases registered by the NIA last year.
17-May-2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh, including a residential apartment in Lucknow, as part of a nationwide operation targeting the narco-terror-gangster nexus. The raided flat belonged to an Ayodhya resident who allegedly provided shelter to Deepak Ranga, a key accused in the blast at the Punjab Police intelligence headquarters in Mohali. Ranga, a Khalistan supporter, was arrested earlier this year and is associated with Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorists Lakhbir Singh Sandhu and Pakistan-based Harvinder Singh Sandhu.
17-May-2023
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann has approved INR 20 crore for the installation of CCTV cameras at strategic locations along the international border to monitor drone movement and cross-border smuggling. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav has also announced a reward of INR 1 lakh for information on drone activities leading to the seizure of weapons and narcotics. The authorities aim to strengthen border security, prevent smuggling, and enhance collaboration between the BSF and Punjab Police to counter the emerging threat of drones.
17-May-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) on May 17 intercepted two drone sorties from Pakistan and recovered over 15 kg of heroin in Amritsar district. Troops shot down drones and seized packets containing suspected heroin in separate incidents.
17-May-2023
The Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab police on May 17 held a joint meeting to address the surge in cross-border drone intrusions, terrorist-gangster collaborations, and drug trafficking. The meeting aimed to enhance coordination and develop a comprehensive strategy. The attendees discussed the gravity of the situation and agreed to establish a robust coordination framework.
17-May-2023
Police arrested a woman, identified as Jasvir Kaur along with 265 grams of heroin and INR 44,000 in drug money in Ferozepur in Ferozepur district on May 17.
17-May-2023
Police arrested one person, identified as Gautam alias Kali and recovered 35 grams of heroin and INR 50,000 drug money from him in Ferozepur district on May 17.
17-May-2023
Police arrested a man, identified as Nirmal Singh and recovered 850 intoxicating tablets from his possession in Ferozepur district on May 17.
17-May-2023
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on May 17 announced a reward of INR 1 lakh for individuals who provide information on drone movements and help in the recovery of weapons and narcotics brought by drones from Pakistan. The reward aims to deter smugglers from involving local residents in collecting drugs dropped by drones.
17-May-2023
The Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested five persons and recovered 300 kg of poppy husk from a truck parked near a school boundary wall in Behak Khas village in in Fazilka Tehsil in Firozepur district on May 17. The truck, accompanied by an SUV, was apprehended by the police, and the occupants attempted to flee but were apprehended.
16-May-2023
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on May 16 offered free legal assistance to Nirmaljit Singh Saini, who shot and killed a woman found drinking alcohol inside a gurdwara complex in Patiala. The committee honoured the accused's parents and emphasized the importance of upholding rules and traditions within gurdwaras to respect devotees' religious sentiments.
16-May-2023
The Lehra police in Sangrur have initiated an investigation and registered a case against three individuals after the death of Gurpreet Singh, who was found unconscious near a drain in Sangrur district.
16-May-2023
Banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) urged freedom fighters in Jammu and Kashmir to block Srinagar International Airport during the G20 summit. In a video released by SFJ's Counsel General Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, he falsely claims that India is illegally occupying Jammu and Kashmir and planning a terror attack to blame Kashmiri freedom fighters and Pakistan. SFJ has also launched an email campaign urging G20 ambassadors to boycott the Kashmir summit.
16-May-2023
The radical Sikh group Dal Khalsa on May 16 called for the implementation of a code outlining the appointment, removal, powers, and working sphere of the Takht Jathedars to prevent unsavoury situations. This demand comes after a controversy arose when Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh attended the engagement ceremony of AAP MP Raghav Chadha and actor Parineeti Chopra.
16-May-2023
Police arrested a man, identified as Jobanjeet Singh, for drug smuggling from Pakistan using drones and recovered with 2.6 kg of heroin, 2 kg of intoxicating powder, INR 7.40 lakh in drug money and a .32 bore pistol from Tarn Taran district on May 16. The police investigation revealed his connection with Pakistani smugglers, who used drones to drop heroin in Bharopal village and near Gharinda in Amritsar. The accused had been active in the smuggling business for approximately four years. Further investigation is ongoing to establish his network's links.