KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
22-Dec-2025
Destiny Church and Freedoms & Rights Coalition leader Brian Tamaki reignited debate in New Zealand over immigration and social cohesion after alleging that Khalistan flags were displayed during a religious procession in South Auckland on December 20. In a series of posts on X, Tamaki portrayed the incident as a failure of assimilation and national leadership, claiming that foreign political movements were being imported into the country. He alleged that participants were openly displaying Khalistan symbols, which he described as linked to terrorism, and accused authorities and political leaders of inaction and tacit support.
21-Dec-2025
The organisers of the nagar kirtan in South Auckland, New Zealand said the event had official permission from local authorities and described the interruption as unexpected and concerning.
20-Dec-2025
A Sikh ‘nagar kirtan’ (religious procession) was briefly disrupted after members of Destiny Church performed a haka (a traditional ceremonial dance) along the route, prompting police intervention, in Manurewa, South Auckland, on December 20. Videos on social media showed the procession—where some participants appeared to be holding Khalistani flags—being confronted by protesters linked to Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki. Police separated the two groups, and no direct clash was reported. Tamaki later claimed on social media that Khalistan flags were being displayed during the parade, describing them as linked to terrorism and questioning their presence on Auckland streets. In multiple posts on X, he wrote, “This is our land. This is our stand,” and said his supporters had “stood their ground” in South Auckland.
22-Nov-2025
Addressing the opening session of the summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the global spread of lethal synthetic drugs the ‘new fuel of terrorism’ and urged G20 leaders to unite against the growing drug-terror nexus. He warned that fentanyl-driven networks are destabilising societies and financing extremist groups worldwide.
13-Nov-2025
A social media post by gangster Rohit Godara claimed responsibility for the killing of Jora Sidhu alias Sippa, an aide of rival gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The post alleged that Sidhu was killed by having his throat slit, and justified the attack by claiming Sidhu had sent men to Germany to target Godara’s associate and had been issuing threats from Dubai in Bishnoi’s name to people in Canada and the United States. The message, purportedly posted in Godara’s name, also mentioned Goldy Brar, Virendra Charan, Mahendra Saran Delana, and Vicky Pehlwan Kotkapura as part of the group claiming responsibility. However, there has been no official confirmation from Dubai Police regarding the alleged killing.
09-Nov-2025
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has received renewed threats from the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by US-based Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The group issued a warning ahead of his upcoming AURA World Tour performance in Auckland, New Zealand. The threat follows similar disruptions during his concert in Perth, Australia, on November 1.
01-Nov-2025
Members of the banned Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on November 1 shouted slogans and threatened to “shut down” Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura Tour concert at Melbourne’s AAMI Park, Australia. Videos from the venue showed SFJ supporters using loudspeakers to hurl abuses at concertgoers and label Sikh attendees as “traitors.”
29-Oct-2025
During the 15th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism held in Canberra, Australia, on October 29–30, India and Australia agreed to enhance coordination on counter-terrorism, focusing on intelligence sharing, joint law enforcement efforts, and addressing the misuse of emerging technologies by extremist groups.
25-Sep-2025
Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, at his recent concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, criticised sections of the national media for portraying him as anti-national. Addressing the controversy over his film Sardaar Ji 3 and collaboration with Pakistani actor Hania Aamir, Dosanjh said, “The national media tried their best to label me anti-national. But Punjabis and the Sikh community could never go against the nation.”
15-Sep-2025
According to a report published in The Australia Today, Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), New Zealand, and the United States (US) should collaborate with Canada to dismantle Khalistani extremist fundraising and propaganda networks. The report calls for coordinated action through enhanced intelligence sharing, stricter scrutiny of suspicious non-profits, and clear political distancing from separatist lobbies. It emphasizes that while Khalistani extremism has often been dismissed as solely India’s problem, Canada’s official recognition now underscores it as a global security issue.
04-Sep-2025
On September 4, Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn, who claims to run a NATO ‘enlargement committee,’ sparked outrage in India after calling for India’s ‘dismantling into Ex-India’ and sharing a controversial map on social media site X that depicted Indian territories as part of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Khalistan. His account on X was later withheld in India following backlash from political leaders and netizens, many of whom dismissed him as a self-styled troll with no official ties to NATO.
03-Sep-2025
Indian gangster Randeep Malik alias Randeep Singh, who is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, on September 3, claimed via a Facebook post that he had ordered a shooting targeting rivals from the Romi and Prince gang in Portugal. A video of the incident in Lisbon has surfaced online, marking the first major gang war involving Indian criminals in the country. Malik, who was briefly detained by United States (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last month, is also linked to previous high-profile cases, including explosions in Chandigarh and cross-border attacks carried out in coordination with Lawrence Bishnoi’s network.
15-Aug-2025
On August 15, a flag-hoisting ceremony at the Indian Consulate in Melbourne, Australia, marking India’s 79th Independence Day was disrupted by a group of Khalistani extremists. The disturbance was swiftly countered as attendees raised patriotic slogans and sang national songs, overpowering the separatist chants.
21-Jul-2025
On July 21, the Swaminarayan Temple and two nearby Asian-run restaurants in Boronia, Melbourne, Australia, were defaced with racist slurs such as “Go home brown c**t” and Nazi imagery. Makrand Bhagwat of the Hindu Council of Australia condemned the act as an attack on religious freedom.
23-Jun-2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on June 23 joined the Indian delegation led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri at the Ahakista Memorial to mark 40 years since the Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing, in Cork in Ireland. The ceremony was also attended by Irish Prime Minister (PM) Micheál Martin and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree.
21-Jun-2025
On June 21, Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki led a protest in Auckland, New Zealand, under the banner “Faith, Flag, and Family,” during which participants tore flags representing Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Palestinian communities. Tamaki also made inflammatory remarks targeting Sikhs and Buddhists. The protest drew widespread condemnation from New Zealand political leaders and religious groups, who warned that such acts risk inciting hate crimes and undermining social harmony.
21-Jun-2025
On June 21, confusion emerged over the status of Tehran’s lone gurdwara, Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran in Iran. While local Sikh Amardeep Singh Anand asserted the shrine was never closed and that the Guru Granth Sahib saroops remained safeguarded, former officials Lajpal Singh Anand and Puneet Singh Chandok claimed it was reopened only after media pressure.
03-Jun-2025
According to sources, a Sikh man identified as Dalvinder Singh was recently forced to remove his kirpan and turban and suffered humiliation in custody, including the forced removal of religious symbols, poor detention conditions, and deportation without his turban in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Singh, an Amritdhari Sikh from Kaithal, Haryana, was detained during a group tour after police questioned him about his kirpan during a visit to the BAPS Temple.
23-Mar-2025
New Zealand Prime Minister (PM) Christopher Luxon, in a recent interview, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to free speech while addressing concerns raised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over anti-India activities. Luxon acknowledged India’s concerns regarding terrorism risks but emphasized that New Zealand upholds liberal democratic values, ensuring lawful protests and free expression. He also highlighted strong bilateral ties and future cooperation, including visa simplifications and business opportunities.
20-Feb-2025
Sources indicate that Khalistani terrorist Kashmir Singh, who escaped from Nabha jail in 2016, is believed to be hiding in Nepal under a different identity. Singh, accused in the 2015 attack on Shiv Sena leader Harvinder Soni, was reportedly influenced by Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) chief Harminder Singh Mintoo. He is also alleged to have provided shelter and funds to those responsible for the 2022 RPG attack on the Punjab police intelligence headquarters. Singh is linked to Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda and Canada-based Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias Landa.