KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
According to sources, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Rajiv Kumar allegedly received threat calls from pro-Khalistan elements abroad. These threats were reportedly conveyed through pre-recorded calls to Indian numbers, featuring a well-known pro-Khalistan leader who has a history of making such threats via internet-based voice calls and social media. As a result, the Union Ministry for Home Affairs (UMHA) has taken steps to enhance Rajiv Kumar's security, with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) now providing "Z-category level" protection, extending across India. Kumar, currently under Delhi Police protection, is expected to receive round-the-clock security from CRPF commandos, including an escort vehicle, as part of his upgraded security detail.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpawant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a new video on April 8. In it, he threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and former RAW chief Samant Goel, vowing to challenge them 'right in their own backyard.' The video features excerpts from Rajnath Singh's remarks on government action against terrorism and footage of PM Modi's strong statements on India's capability to retaliate against enemies. Pannun also labelled the upcoming Lok Sabha election in 2024 as an opportunity to 'shame' PM Modi. Furthermore, he pledged to continue campaigning for the Khalistan referendum and urged the United States, Canada, and Pakistan to adopt an equal punishment approach, citing 'Lex Talionis' (law of retaliation).
The leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 25 issued a threat to Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Arvind Kejriwal, claiming Khalistanis in Tihar jail would hold him accountable for not fulfilling promises. Pannun, via a video message, accused Arvind Kejriwal of accepting USD 16 million from Khalistani groups between 2014 and 2022, alleging that Kejriwal promised to secure the release of Sikh extremist Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar in exchange for funds. However, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) denied the allegations.
Khalistan terrorist and the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 20 issued a threat against former Indian ambassador to the United States (US) Taranjit Singh Sandhu via a video, offering INR 25 lakh to anyone who targets him. Pannun accused Sandhu of involvement in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. According to top intelligence sources, this is an open threat to Sandhu, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 19.
Khalistan terrorist and chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on March 13 issued threats against New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, following Peters' challenge to claims linking India to the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Peters' remarks questioning the "Indian link" to Nijjar's killing marked a departure from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's narrative. This incident represents the first open contestation of Canada's assertions by a Five-Eyes partner.
On March 12, employees of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) received threatening audio messages warning of economic destruction from March 12 to April 30, purportedly from Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, coinciding with the 1993 bomb blast anniversary, in Mumbai in Maharashtra. The complainant stated that the audio clip advised caution from March 12 to April 30, with Pannun allegedly recommending the selling of Indian stocks and the purchasing of American ones. Several employees' mobile numbers, listed on the website's Contact Us section, received these audio clips. The Mumbai police registered a case against unknown persons under various sections of the IPC, suspecting Pannun's involvement due to his history of issuing threats against India.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, put out a poster on social media on March 6, calling for violence against Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma. This came after the India-Canada Chamber of Commerce announced Verma's participation in a networking event scheduled to be organized in Edmonton, Canada, on March 11. The poster featured Mr. Verma's image painted in the middle of a target, with the words 'Challenge, target, question.' Pannun's past aggressive campaigns, which included linking diplomats to assassinations, resulted in the shutdowns of Indian consular services.
The Assam Police on March 1 increased security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a phone threat issued by a member and supporter of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), regarding the alleged mistreatment of Amritpal Singh and his associates in Dibrugarh Jail in Assam. The caller demanded the transfer of jailed Amritpal Singh and his associates to Amritsar jail, threatening consequences for the CM. The caller claimed that the message was being delivered at the behest of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Khalistani terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on February 29 issued a threat via email, targeting India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, during his visit to the province of British Columbia. Verma’s visit includes stops in the capital Victoria, as well as Vancouver and Surrey, in Canada and he is scheduled to meet Surrey’s Mayor Brenda Locke and the Surrey Board of Trade on March 1. In the email, Pannun accused India of being responsible for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He stated that pro-Khalistan Sikhs would seize the opportunity to directly challenge and question the High Commissioner.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a video on February 29 encouraging the kidnapping of ministers or their family members and advocating for breaking into Dibrugarh jail in Assam to release the jailed Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh. In the video, Pannun suggests to people how to attack jails and uses the picture of a Union Minister and his son while discussing abduction. Pannun also recommends filing a complaint with the United Nations (UN).
Khalistani terrorist and the leader of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, released a video on February 27 announcing violent protests against Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma in Surrey, Canada. This comes in response to the condemnation by Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar of Khalistani supporters in Canada for threatening Indian diplomats. In the video, Pannun stated that they would challenge and target Ambassador Verma on March 1 in Surrey and burn the Indian flag in front of consulates in Canada, America, and Australia on March 2.
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on February 20, threatened to disrupt the fourth cricket test match between India and England, scheduled to take place from February 23 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. In a shared video, Pannun urged Maoists to cause disturbance, cancel the match, and called for raising Maoist and Khalistan flags during the event. The Jharkhand Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against him on the same day.
In a video shared on social media, the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on February 18 called upon protesting farmers to arm themselves with weapons and 'use a bullet for a bullet.' He claimed that weapons were readily available at Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan and across the international border with Rajasthan, igniting concerns amid ongoing farmer’s demonstrations in India. Pannun's call for violence was swiftly dismissed by Pakistani authorities as baseless.
A viral video, shared by a user on February 17, depicts a Sikh man allegedly threatening the life of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, garnering over 6 lakh views and 15,000 likes. In the video, the man claims that in the coming years, PM Modi might be killed. The authenticity of the video and the speaker's identity remain unverified. The threat evokes historical tensions, reminiscent of the assassination of Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards after Operation Blue Star.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a video on February 12 urging Indian farmers to seize Delhi and hoist Khalistan flags. In the video, Pannun specifically calls for placing Khalistan flags on the chest and house of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Furthermore, he attempts to fuel the Khalistan movement by invoking the names of deceased youth from Punjab who were victims of terrorism. Pannun’s call to action highlights the efforts to hijack the farmers’ protest for separatist agendas.
The police registered a case against Khalistani terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa after he issued threats to kill the chief servant of Dera Harbhagat Jethuwal in Amritsar, Tejkaran Singh and his children who are residing in Canada. The threats were communicated through Instagram and phone calls.
A Khalistani terrorist, identifying himself as Harneet via the temple's landline phone, threatened to blow up the Durgiana Temple in the Amritsar district on January 24. The threat prompted immediate police action, and an investigation is underway to address the situation. Earlier, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), had released a video warning the authorities of Durgiana Temple to close the temple and hand over the keys to the Golden Temple authorities.
Khalistan terrorist and the chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on January 22 issued a threat via a video to target Hindu temples in India following the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Pannun vowed to damage the Durgiana pilgrimage site in Amritsar, Punjab, and target Haridwar and Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (MP) after January 26.
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurupatwant Singh Pannun on January 20 issued a video message, threatening 'political death' to Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers (CMs) Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, respectively, unless his three associates - Jagdish Singh, Manjeet Singh, and Davinder Singh, who were arrested by the Punjab Police - are released by February 15. Pannun also accused Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann of accepting USD 6 million in donations from Khalistan supporters. The three arrested men disclosed to the police that Pannun had instructed them to raise the Khalistan flag and spray pro-Khalistan graffiti on walls ahead of Republic Day. Threatening to assassinate Mann, Pannun said that “hands that hold the Khalistan flag will not shy away from holding rocket launchers”.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Yogi Adityanath on January 18 received a threat from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terrorist organization Sikh For Justice (SFJ), following the arrest of three individuals ahead of the Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Pannun issued a threatening voice message, accusing the police of torturing two pro-Khalistan youths and filing false cases against them. The recorded message warns of an SFJ response on January 22, coinciding with the Ram Temple ceremony in Ayodhya. Security agencies are on high alert and actively investigating the matter.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a threat on January 16 to Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann and Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, urging gangsters to join the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) and disrupt Republic Day events, preventing Mann from hoisting the national flag. The threat was delivered via a video message sent by email to some journalists. Pannun compared CM Mann to the late assassinated CM Beant Singh and Yadav to the assassinated officer Gobind Ram. Additionally, Pannun issued threats to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, daring him to attend Republic Day without security.
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video message on January 8, called for the shutdown of airports from Amritsar in Punjab to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh (UP) ahead of the January 22 Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha ceremony, threatening that the event would have 'global consequences.' Pannun, the leader of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), also urged Muslims to oppose the ceremony and advocated for the creation of 'Urduistan' from India. He also called for Muslims worldwide to protest the event, which is set to be attended by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
Designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video message on January 1, called for the 'economic destruction' of India by targeting the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on March 12, coinciding with the 31st anniversary of the serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993. Pannun urged people to divest from Indian stocks and invest in American stocks.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on December 26 issued a fresh threat via a video statement, urging Muslims in Uttar Pradesh (UP) to target Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his planned roadshow in Ayodhya on December 30. Pannun also expressed support for terrorists in Kashmir, aligning himself with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) “K2 (Kashmir-Khalistan) desk”.
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in an online video, threatened to attack the Indian Parliament on or before December 13, coinciding with the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. The video features a poster of the 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru with the caption 'Delhi Banega Khalistan' (Delhi will turn into Khalistan). Pannun claimed a foiled plot against him and vowed retaliation. Security agencies are on high alert. According to these agencies, the K-2 (Kashmir-Khalistan) desk of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) had given directions to Pannun to further their agenda of propagating the anti-India narrative.
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Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on November 13 offered a USD 100,000 reward for the arrest of Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, accusing him of fabricating a terror threat against Air India. Pannun's threat follows a statement by Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau, seeking collaboration with India in the investigation of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on November 4 issued a warning via a video message which cautioned Sikh people against flying via Air India on November 19, claiming that doing so could endanger their lives. Pannun's in his one-minute-37-second video message also asserted that there would be a global blockade against Air India operations on that day. He further suggested renaming Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as "Shahid Beant Singh and Shahid Satwant Singh Khalistan Airport" once Punjab is "liberated."
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.
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.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the leader of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), in a video, issued a warning to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, urging him to pay attention to the Israel-Palestine conflict and take measures to prevent a similar situation in India. Pannun also stated that they could potentially carry out an attack in a manner similar to the actions of Hamas in India. He said, “People under illegal occupation from Punjab to Palestine will react. And violence begets violence… if India continues to ‘occupy’ Punjab, there will be a ‘reaction’ and India and PM Modi will be responsible for it."
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on October 5 received a terror email in which the sender threatened to assassinate Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and blow up the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where several ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 matches are scheduled to take place at the stadium. The sender demanded that the Indian government pay INR 500 crore and release the notorious gangster, Lawrence Bishnoi. This threat has raised security concerns, especially in light of a recent similar threat issued by the Khalistani terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The police are currently working to determine if the email is connected to SFJ or if it's a hoax, given Bishnoi's recent claims regarding a gangster killing in Canada. Increased security measures are now being implemented in Mumbai, which is set to host World Cup matches.
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.
An unidentified man on September 27 called the office of a digital news channel in Mumbai, Maharashtra and threatened the managing editor with dire consequences if they continued to broadcast news against Khalistan. During the call, the man identified himself as Gurinder from Chandigarh and 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 MIDC police have registered a case in this regard and are seeking details from the service provider to identify the individual.
The assistant of Bijayanat Jay Panda, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice president, on September 21 received a threatening call, which referenced the murder of Odisha Minister Naba Das, in New Delhi. The caller threatened "The same thing will be done to Jay Panda which was done to Naba Das." Odisha Minister Naba Das was shot dead in broad daylight by a police officer in January 2023. Panda filed a complaint with the Delhi police for investigation. The threat followed Panda's tweet suggesting an online referendum on Quebec independence in response to Canada's support for pro-Khalistan separatists and proposing a reciprocal approach in supporting Quebec's independence movement.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a threat to Hindus living in Canada in a video. In the video, he urged Indo-Canadian Hindus to leave Canada and return to India, alleging that they had forsaken their allegiance to Canada and its constitution. He also warned of potential attacks on Indian missions in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver in Canada on September 25. He said, 'We will not allow the Indian consulates to function, and we’re going to push the Canadian government to name the individuals who are responsible for assassinating and giving the orders to hit Nijjar.'
The chief of the Khalistani terror outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, threatened Indian leaders, including Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. In the video, Pannun mentions targeting these Indian leaders as part of seeking retribution for the alleged 'assassination' of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the deceased chief of the Khalistani terror outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). 'This is a message to those who assassinated Hardeep Singh Nijjar. We are calling for your critical katal (death). Modi, Jaishankar, Doval, Shah, we are coming for you,' stated Pannun in this viral video.
Shortly after the Delhi Police publicly disclosed the arrest of two operatives of the proscribed Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on August 31, the leader of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a threat that SFJ operatives would storm Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi with Khalistan flags to avenge the arrests. He also offered a monetary reward of INR 1 lakh in exchange for information regarding the families of Delhi Police officers residing in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Italy, and Australia.
The Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, released a new video in which he threatened Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) staff and expressed his anger over India's moon mission (Chandrayaan-3), referring to it as a ‘blood’ mission. In the latest video, he stated, “In Modi's India, this isn't merely a moon mission; it's a 'blood' mission. Instead of fuel, you've utilized the blood of our Sikhs and the people of Punjab. The attempt to conceal the Sikh genocide under the guise of a soft moon landing won't succeed. Modi's India, SFJ intends to unveil your actions. ISRO, you are within the sights of pro-Khalistani Sikhs. You are marked as a target. In Modi's India, you are ruthlessly exploiting the Sikh community, both economically and physically, resulting in genocide. SFJ will respond, and your celebrations will be short-lived. ISRO, you are the prime target and under the radar of pro-Khalistani Sikhs.”
Several Delhi residents received pre-recorded threat calls from the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), asking people to steer clear of the Red Fort on August 15 and warning of a potential terrorist attack during Independence Day celebrations. Following the initial report from Rohini, Delhi Police lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Budh Vihar police station in North West Delhi district. Many individuals, including government and media figures, subsequently received similar messages from overseas numbers.
The chief of the banned Khalistani separatist organization, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, launched a new video on July 21, in which, he initiated a global "Kill India" campaign, targeting Indian diplomats, and threatened to besiege Indian missions in Canada, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Portugal, Italy, Germany, and Australia on India's Independence Day, August 15. Pannun labelled Indian Mission chiefs Sanjay Kumar Verma (High Commissioner of India to Canada), Taranjit Singh Sandhu (Indian Ambassador to the US), Vikram Doraiswami (High Commissioner of India to the UK), and Manpreet Vohra (High Commissioner of India to Australia) as 'Chief Architects' responsible for the assassination of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and inciting violence against pro-Khalistan Sikhs.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), threatened Indian leaders Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Indian High Commissioner of India to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma in a video circulated on social media. He accused them of being responsible for the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and offered a reward of 125,000 dollars to anyone providing information about the foreign visits of these leaders. In the video, Pannun can be heard saying, “The Sikh Qaum has not forgotten it’s history and how to use weapons. Sikhs For Justice is offering a reward of 125,000 dollars to anyone who informs about the foreign visits of these Indian leaders. These Indian leaders are our targets now.”
The chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a new video, threatened to avenge the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was recently killed by unidentified assailants in Canada. In the video, which depicted graphics of a grenade attack on the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Pannun called for the suspension of the 2023 Cricket World Cup until the Sikhs' right to self-determination is recognized.
The Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, through a video, purportedly taken on July 5 in front of the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York, United States (US) threatened Indian diplomats in Western countries. In the video, Pannun targeted the Indian diplomats and blamed them for the death of Khalistani terrorist and the chief of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in Canada on June 18. 'Yes, we will hold Sandhu-Verma-Doraiswami-Malhotra-Vohra, the Indian diplomats in the US, Canada, UK, Italy, and Australia accountable for the assassination of Shaheed Nijjar,' Pannun said in the video.
The president of the International Anti-Khalistani Terrorist Front, Gursimran Singh Mand, has reportedly received a death threat via email from individuals believed to be supporters of the pro-Khalistani movement. The email contains the following statement: "Anyone who speaks against our Guru Sahib will be killed. Your turn is coming; we will not forgive you. Your time is running out. Now that you have said too much, we will shoot you in the head." Mand has filed a written complaint with the police, informing them about the death threat. Additionally, he has requested the reinstatement of his security, which was previously withdrawn by the Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab.
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, issued a new video message calling for retaliation following the assassination of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and made threats against Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor (NSA). In the video, Pannun stated, “Remember Rajiv Gandhi and the 1991 elections. Pro-Khalistan Sikhs will come for you in 2024. We are moving freely, if you have guts in your government, get out. Today, we stand outside Washington DC. Listen, Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Security Advisor Ajit Doval, we will achieve a separate Punjab through a referendum.”
The banned Khalistan terror outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), through a pre-recorded video clip, on May 19 issued assassination threats against Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij. The SFJ, known to be backed by Pakistan's ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), aims to revive the Khalistan movement in India following recent arrests of alleged Khalistani leaders.
A Sikh restaurant owner in London, United Kingdom (UK), Harman Singh Kapoor, received threats to his life after posting a video on TikTok against Khalistan movement. Reports indicate that his restaurant was targeted by supporters of Khalistan and he and his family have been repeatedly harassed and intimidated on social media, including receiving death threats. Harman said that his wife and his daughter received rape threats. Despite reporting the incidents to the authorities, Harman and his family continue to experience a sense of insecurity. Harman has accused the police of stating that they can only intervene if physical harm or loss of life occurs.
Gurpatwan Singh Pannun, the head of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on April 10, announced a reward of INR 100,000 for anyone who would throw a shoe at Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to Assam on April 14 for the Bihu celebrations. Pannun sent a pre-recorded message to various journalists in Assam, in which he accused PM Modi of being accountable for the deaths of individuals in Assam and pro-Khalistan Sikhs in Punjab.
The president of Friends of Canada and India Foundation in Surrey, Canada, Maninder Gill complained that he was continuously getting death threats from Khalistani radicals after he organised a reception last month in honour of India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa. He wrote a letter to the interim Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), stating that he is being warned that he could face a similar fate as Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was shot dead in Surrey.
Impreet Singh Bakshi, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, on April 3 alleged that he received a call from a Khalistani operative who claimed to be fugitive Khalistani radical preacher Amritpal Singh and threatened him for opposing them on social media for attacking Indian embassies in the US, the UK and Canada. According to Bakshi, the caller warned him to refrain from any anti-Khalistani activities, or else he would be killed. He has filed a case in this connection at the Lajpat Nagar police station in New Delhi.