KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
13-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 13 seized one packet of heroin weighing 1.664 kilograms in the Amritsar sector of Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
The State Special Operations Cell (SSOC), Amritsar, in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence, Pathankot, on November 13 busted a gangster module and arrested three operatives linked to Armenia-based wanted gangster Raja Haruwal, identified as Yusuf Masih alias MP, Samuel Masih alias Ankit alias Anki, and Sahibjeet Singh alias Sabhi and seized two .30-bore star-mark pistols, two magazines, and 15 live cartridges from their possession in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigation suggests that the trio was acting on the directions of Raja Haruwal, who had arranged the delivery of the seized weapons. The module was reportedly involved in the exchange of weapons and money and was conducting reconnaissance of potential extortion targets.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 busted a Pakistan-backed Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) grenade attack module with the arrest of 10 individuals, identified as Kuldeep Singh, Shekhar Singh, Ajay Singh alias Ajay, Amrik Singh, Parminder alias Chiri, Vijay, Sukhjit Singh alias Sukh Brar, Sukhwinder Singh, Karanveer Singh alias Vicky, and Sajan Kumar alias Sanju and seized a Chinese hand grenade in Ludhiana district. Seven of the accused were brought on production warrants from different jails for their roles as couriers and facilitators. Preliminary investigations revealed that the group was in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through three Malaysia-based operatives to coordinate the pickup and delivery of the grenade. The handlers had tasked them with carrying out a grenade attack in a populated area to create unrest in the state. Further investigation pointed to foreign-based masterminds: Malaysia-based Ajay alias Ajay Malaysia, Jass Behbal, and Pawandeep.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested a person, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and recovered 538 grams of heroin from his possession, in Bhakna Kalan village, Amritsar district.
13-Nov-2025
Amritsar Rural Police on November 13 arrested two Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang members involved in the firing incident linked to extortion attempt in Jandiala Guru, identified as Ravi and Ujjwal Hans and seized one foreign-made pistol from their possession, in Amritsar district. Police said the duo was acting on the directions of their foreign-based handler, Keshav Shivala.
13-Nov-2025
Police on November 13 foiled an extortion plot and arrested four suspects along with three petrol bombs in Faridkot district. The accused were reportedly acting on the directions of gangster Deepu, who is currently abroad. The group had planned to intimidate a liquor vend owner by throwing petrol bombs at his shop.
13-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 13 arrested two associates of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, identified as Vijay Masih and Malkit Singh and seized two foreign-made pistols along with three live cartridges from their possession in Batala, Gurdaspur district. Investigation revealed that the duo had been tasked by foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang to carry out targeted killings.
13-Nov-2025
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab on November 13 arrested two members of the Ashish Chopra gang, identified as Rashpal alias Sewak and Rajiv alias Jassa and recovered 205 grams of heroin from their possession, in Madhre village, Ferozepur district. Preliminary investigation revealed that the duo was in contact with Yuvi, a shooter of the Ashish Chopra gang who is wanted in the Ashu Monga murder case that occurred in Ferozepur in May 2025.
13-Nov-2025
According to reports, police and security agencies have launched extensive search and checking operations across Punjab’s border districts and adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh amid concerns that those involved in the November 10 Red Fort blast may attempt to escape through porous interstate and international borders. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said a comprehensive security sweep is underway. “We are checking all high-footfall public places, including bus stands, railway station parking lots, hotels, and certain religious sites. Every vehicle entering or leaving the city is being thoroughly scanned,” Bhullar stated.
13-Nov-2025
On November 13, Punjab Police, on day 257 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 62 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 77 drug smugglers and seized 2.5 kg of heroin, 600 grams of opium, 25 kg of poppy husk, 110 intoxicant pills and INR 1900 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
13-Nov-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 13 raided the house and clinic of former Al-Falah University MBBS student Jaan Nisar at Bal Singh Nagar in Ludhiana district over his alleged links to the November 10 Delhi blast. He was not present during the raid, and his father informed officials that he had gone to Dalkhola, West Bengal, to visit relatives. The NIA later travelled to Bengal, detained him, questioned him, and subsequently released him.
12-Nov-2025
On November 12, Punjab Police, on day 256 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 42 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 59 drug smugglers and seized 274 grams of heroin, 3 kg of ganja, 389 intoxicant pills and INR 1910 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 intercepted and recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone that had entered Indian territory from Pakistan near Wan village in Tarn Taran district. The drone was brought down using advanced anti-drone measures and seized intact for forensic examination.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 neutralized and recovered two drones, a DJI Matrice 400 and a DJI Matrice 350, in the Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur district.
12-Nov-2025
Police on November 12 arrested four members of the Sonu Khatri–Binnu Gujjar gang, identified as Ishwinder Singh alias Ishu, Aman, Abhay Sidhu, and Sandeep Kumar alias Shipa, and seized a Glock pistol with four rounds and a .30 bore pistol, following a brief encounter in Khankhana village near Banga in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Two of the accused opened fire on police personnel and sustained injuries in retaliatory fire. All four later confessed to their involvement in the murder of Satnam Singh alias Satta of Uchha village and other crimes, including an attempted murder of a local trader in Mandali village, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, on October 29.
12-Nov-2025
The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in coordination with Batala Police, on November 12 arrested a member of the Jaggu Bhawanpuria gang, identified as Gurlove Singh alias Love Randhawa, and seized two pistols, three magazines, and 16 live cartridges from his possession, in Gurdaspur district. Police stated that he was acting under the instructions of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalam.
12-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 12 arrested two operatives of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon, identified as Sharanjit Singh and Aman Kumar and seized two .32 calibre pistols and 10 live cartridges, following an exchange of fire at Ghaghar Bridge on the Ambala–Dera Bassi highway in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo, involved in a recent shootout at Rajpura, had been tasked by Dhillon to target a Punjab-based businessman.
12-Nov-2025
The Delhi Cabinet on November 12 approved a policy to provide compassionate employment to dependants of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims. The decision, taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, aims to resolve employment assistance cases that have remained pending for nearly two decades.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone along with a packet of heroin weighing 558 grams from a field near Habibwala village in Ferozepur district.
12-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on November 12 recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone from a field ahead of the border security fence near Mahawa village in Amritsar district.