The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Punjab unit on May 7 extended support to singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh after he confronted pro-Khalistan elements during his concert in Calgary. In a post on X, the party stated that the threats issued against Dosanjh by “anti-national elements” reflected their “frustration and desperation,” adding that the singer had brought global recognition to Punjab. The BJP’s support followed a video released by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), warning that the group would oppose Dosanjh’s upcoming shows in the United States (US).

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), released a video threatening Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and warned that the group would oppose his upcoming music shows in the United States. The threat followed Dosanjh’s remarks during his Aura 2026 concert in Calgary, where he reportedly confronted pro-Khalistan supporters for waving Khalistan flags and raising anti-India slogans. Dosanjh also allegedly directed security personnel to remove the individuals from the venue, drawing applause from sections of the audience.

On April 29, marking the 40th year of the Khalistan Declaration, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), speaking from the Karachi Press Club in Pakistan, announced the launch of Khalistan Referendum voter registration for Sikhs in India. The group issued a message reaffirming what it described as a global Sikh commitment to the “liberation of Punjab” and the establishment of Khalistan. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed that Pakistan’s response to India had enhanced its global standing, alleging that recent developments had positioned the country as a rising power. He also stated that Field Marshal Asim Munir had emerged as a voice for peace during the US-Iran tensions, and asserted that former US President Donald Trump had acknowledged his role on multiple occasions.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), claimed in a statement that India is a place where the Sikh community has faced prolonged persecution. He endorsed remarks attributed to United States President Donald Trump, asserting that Sikhs have been subjected to injustices across successive governments, and alleged that under the current administration they face economic hardship and discrimination.

Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has called for a shutdown of Air India operations in Canada, citing claims by former CIA officer John Kiriakou alleging India’s role in the 1985 Air India Flight 182 (Kanishka) bombing. Kiriakou had stated, “India blew up a 747…” referring to the attack that killed 329 people. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun echoed the claim, asserting that the Indian government was responsible—an allegation the group says it has raised since 2010.

A statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar installed atop a private building was vandalized by unidentified miscreants in Noorpur Jattan village, Hoshiarpur district on March 31. The glass casing was smashed and the bust was damaged with hammers. The statue had earlier been targeted in June 2025, after which it was enclosed in glass for protection. Subsequently, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a video claiming responsibility. In the video, he termed the act a “referendum on Ambedkar” and alleged that the Constitution drafted by him erased Sikh identity. He also warned of similar incidents between Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14 and April 29, when he claimed voter registration for a “Khalistan referendum” would begin.

A Canadian court on March 26 stayed gun-related charges against Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a leader of the banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Canada, in the aftermath of the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Gosal, a close aide of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, had been arrested during a traffic stop in Ontario on September 19, 2025, along with Jagdeep Singh and Arman Singh, after police allegedly recovered a loaded handgun from their vehicle. While charges against Jagdeep and Arman Singh were dropped earlier, the court has now stayed the case against Gosal as well. Following the ruling, Gosal said that with the charges and travel restrictions lifted, he would continue his pro-Khalistan activities.

Despite opposition from India and rising global tensions over attacks on Sikh leaders abroad, the United States (US) permitted a Khalistan referendum organized by Sikhs For Justice to proceed in Seattle on March 22. According to reports, thousands of Sikhs gathered to cast their votes as part of SFJ’s global campaign. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun emphasized Punjab’s historical resilience and expressed confidence in a transformative future.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has condemned the arrest of an American national and six Ukrainians by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on charges of plotting terror activities against India. Referring to the accused as “Trumpanists”—a reference to Donald Trump—Pannun claimed in a video message that they were “not terrorists” but were “fighting for freedom.” The arrests of six Ukrainians and one American have reportedly exposed an alleged terror conspiracy involving Western actors supplying military training and advanced drone technology to ethnic rebels fighting the Myanmar junta.

Chandigarh Police have filed an “untraced” report in a case registered against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, head of the banned separatist organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for allegedly threatening to kill judges through a suicide bomber. Police had registered the case in 2022 under Section 506 of the IPC after Pannun allegedly threatened to target judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court of India. After more than four years of investigation, the police submitted an untraced report before a Chandigarh District Court, which has now accepted the report.

A 45-year-old Punjabi-origin social media influencer and activist, Nancy Grewal, known for her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement, was stabbed to death on the night of March 3 in LaSalle, Windsor, Ontario, Canada. No suspect has been named or arrested in connection with the incident. On social media, Grewal frequently commented on social and political issues in Punjab and had openly criticized Khalistani groups, including pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nancy Grewal’s mother, Shinderpal Kaur, speaking from Jalandhar, Punjab, on March 5, claimed that her daughter had been receiving death threats in Canada. She said Nancy was stabbed multiple times and alleged that some hardliners in Windsor had hostility towards her. Urging Canadian authorities to arrest those responsible, Kaur added that Nancy had previously survived an attack when her house was set on fire but continued to receive threats thereafter.

Sikh Federation America issued a strong rebuke of alleged Indian state operations on foreign soil following the recent guilty plea of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta in a Manhattan federal court in the United States (US). Gupta admitted to participating in a murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The organization described the plea as a “grave and unprecedented moment for freedom of expression, international law, and the Sikh struggle for an independent homeland, Khalistan.”

Leaders of Dal Khalsa, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), and Panch Pardani Jatha—including Simranjit Singh Mann, Kanwar Pal Singh, Narien Singh, and Paramjit Singh Mand—stated at a February 16 press conference in Amritsar that justice in the cases of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun should not be compromised for diplomatic considerations, nor should the indictment of those accused of crimes against humanity be used as leverage in trade negotiations. They cautiously welcomed the indictment of Nikhil Gupta by the United States Department of Justice, noting that he has accepted involvement in an attempted murder plot targeting Pannun.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen and Khalistani separatist designated as a terrorist by India, has been described by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as “a target of transnational repression.” The FBI made the statement while posting on X about Indian national Nikhil Gupta pleading guilty in an alleged assassination plot against Pannun. In a message attributed to Roman Rozhavsky, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Counterintelligence and Espionage Division, the agency stated: “The message from the FBI should be clear—no matter where you are located, if you try to harm our citizens, we will not stop until you are brought to justice.”

Kulwant Sidhu, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Atam Nagar, reportedly received threatening calls on February 14, allegedly from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), in Ludhiana district. On February 14 night, a suspected recce was conducted outside his residence. A black-tinted i20 car was seen parked outside while he was holding a meeting inside. The occupants reportedly waited for some time after noticing people at the house. When suspicious movement was detected on CCTV, those inside stepped out, prompting the suspects to flee. It is suspected they were attempting to identify the MLA’s residence as a potential target. The family also stated that the MLA has been receiving repeated suspicious international calls over the past week.

Indian national Nikhil Gupta on February 13 pleaded guilty in the United States (US) to charges linked to a murder-for-hire plot targeting Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Gupta admitted guilt to murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to a statement issued by Jay Clayton, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, the charges carry maximum sentences of 10 years each for murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, and up to 20 years for conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Delhi Police on February 5 arrested two alleged members of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), identified as Baljinder, an ambulance driver in Delhi, and his associate Rohit alias Kirth, for allegedly writing pro-Khalistan slogans at two locations in the national capital ahead of Republic Day, in New Delhi. According to the police, the duo acted at the behest of Canada-based SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who allegedly promised them INR 2 lakh to deface public places with graffiti to disturb communal harmony and create unrest in the days leading up to January 26. Investigations revealed that the conspiracy was allegedly orchestrated from Canada, where a close associate of Pannun coordinated with the accused. The handler reportedly recruited Baljinder and Rohit and remained in contact with them through encrypted communication platforms.

Banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun alleged in a statement that India’s intelligence agency sponsored and orchestrated recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, Pakistan. He claimed the attacks were aimed at destabilizing Pakistan, undermining the interests of Pakistan and the United States (US), and discouraging US investment in the country.

Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, threatened to target Republic Day–related events, including the Beating Retreat ceremony scheduled for January 29, amid evolving India–European Union (EU) ties. Reacting to the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), SFJ issued a warning to EU leaders, alleging that the deal would “enable and weaponize” the Modi government to carry out assassinations within EU states. “What the EU celebrates today as a Free Trade Deal will lead to a Free Transnational Terrorism Agreement,” Pannun said.

Delhi Police on January 23 registered an FIR against Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for allegedly threatening to create unrest in the national capital ahead of Republic Day on January 26. The action followed a video circulated on social media in which Pannun allegedly issued threats targeting Delhi and claimed that pro-Khalistan posters had been pasted in areas such as Rohini and Dabri through sleeper cells. However, after verification and searches, the Special Cell said no such posters were found. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the video and the intent behind the claims.

Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video message on January 23, threatened to create unrest in the national capital ahead of Republic Day and announced a reward of USD 111,000 for disrupting the Prime Minister’s flag-hoisting on January 26. He also called for placing Khalistan flags on railway tracks in Punjab and other acts of disruption.

Pro-Khalistanis led by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on January 22 raised a Khalistan flag and vandalised the Indian embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, issuing threats against India ahead of Republic Day. In a video released after the incident, he claimed the Tricolour would be replaced by the Khalistan flag and Indian embassies taken over once Punjab is “liberated.” The embassy’s front wall was defaced with “26/01” and pro-Khalistan slogans.

The chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a recent video circulated on social media, targeted youth and students in Punjab and sought to provoke anti-state sentiment. In the video, Pannun claimed that from January 12 he intended to orchestrate disruptions related to the national anthem in schools and colleges across Punjab, asserting that “Jana Gana Mana” would be halted and replaced with “Deh Shiva Bar Mohe Ihe.” He further alleged that Hindi would be removed from the state.

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal on January 1 alleged that self-styled Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his alleged handler J.S. Dhaliwal were acting as ISI-backed propaganda agents, terming their activities foreign-sponsored sabotage against India. In a social media post, Grewal said such actions should not be misrepresented as activism or dissent, calling them “paid treachery” and an attack on India’s unity and integrity. He also condemned alleged threats to disrupt the National Anthem in Punjab’s schools, describing them as a deliberate attempt to poison young minds and asserting that Punjab’s sacred legacy cannot be misused to spread hatred at the behest of foreign agencies.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), announced a reward of BDT 55 lakh for information leading to the identification of those involved in the killing of Inqilab Moncho leader Osman Hadi in Bangladesh. In a post on X, Pannun alleged that the killing was ordered by the Indian government and claimed it was part of what he described as transnational terrorism spanning from Bangladesh to the United States.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice, on December 25 issued a video statement alleging attacks on Christians in India on Christmas Day and described them as part of a broader pattern of persecution under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. He appealed to United States (US) President Donald Trump to take note of what he termed growing threats to India’s Christian community, claiming that only strong international pressure could ensure their protection. Pannun also announced SFJ’s proposal for a separate Christian homeland, called “Trumpland,” to be carved out of northeastern India, comprising Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, and Assam. SFJ said it had released a map of the proposed state and linked the plan to its wider advocacy for self-determination movements, including the Khalistan referendum campaign.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a statement on social media dismissing Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s threat to seize Sindh as a bluff and urged Pakistan to open a pathway for Sikh recruitment into its armed forces. Pannun called on Pakistan to create a special list of Sikh volunteers and form a dedicated Sikh defense unit, to be deployed primarily in Sindh. He claimed that thousands of Sikhs worldwide would enlist if Pakistan issued a formal entry protocol. He also urged Sikh soldiers serving in the Indian military to refuse to fight for India, asserting that international law allows soldiers to decline participation in conflicts based on conscience.

Canadian news channel CTV News has come under fire for giving a platform to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), who displayed a poster on air reading “NO Hindi,” “NO Hindutva,” and “NO Hindustan.” Hindu groups accused the network of broadcasting explicit anti-Hindu messaging without challenge. The Hindu Canadian Foundation said CTV News had given a national platform to “hate speech and propaganda,” adding that the network had “inadvertently amplified hate speech that fosters division, spreads misinformation, and incites hostility toward Hindu Canadians.” The group has called on the broadcaster to explain how such messaging was allowed to air unchallenged.

In a video message, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on November 23 claimed that the rise of Hindutva poses a serious threat to minorities in India. He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned the Babri Masjid demolition into a political spectacle driven by anti-Muslim sentiment. Pannun appealed to Muslims to unite against what he described as Modi’s oppressive rule, asserting that after the creation of Khalistan, the Babri Masjid would be rebuilt at the site of the Ram Mandir. He further alleged that on November 25, Modi would promote extremist Hindutva inside the Ram Mandir, and urged Muslims to form a human chain in Ayodhya to oppose the move. Pannun concluded by saying that Muslims must be prepared to make sacrifices to safeguard their faith and history.

Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun announced that Canada has formally approved the Khalistan Referendum scheduled for November 23 at Billings Estate in Ottawa. He claimed the approval reflects Canada’s commitment to freedom of expression and democratic processes, describing the referendum as a peaceful ballot-based campaign. Pannun urged the Sikh community to vote to 'free Punjab' from what he called Indian occupation.

According to reports, hundreds of cars participating in a Khalistan car rally organised by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) reached the residence of Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik in Ottawa, Canada, on November 16. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun described the event as a demonstration of “peaceful, ballot-based democracy,” claiming it was a protest against India’s alleged repression of Sikhs and signaling diaspora support for the upcoming Khalistan Referendum scheduled for November 23 at the Billings Estate in Ottawa. The report added that the referendum event has been approved by Canadian authorities.

In a recent social media video, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued a direct threat against India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, using inflammatory language and vowing to “kill Jaishankar politically.” He also threatened to disrupt the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for November 11–12, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada, specifically targeting sessions involving India’s participation to embarrass the country on foreign soil.

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.

On November 9, a pro-Khalistan rally organized by the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) was held in Montreal, Canada, with over 500 cars displaying yellow flags and chanting slogans like “Khalistan Zindabaad.” The demonstration took place ahead of the next phase of the so-called “Khalistan referendum,” scheduled in Ottawa on November 23. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun announced on social media that the convoy marked the beginning of a “24*7 Khalistan action” from November 11 to 12, aimed at “challenging” India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

A Bloomberg Originals documentary titled “Inside the Deaths That Rocked India’s Relations With the West” claimed that the United Kingdom (UK)’s intelligence agency, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), provided Canada with a dossier of intercepted communications alleging India’s involvement in plots to assassinate Khalistan separatists. According to the film, the Cheltenham-based signals intelligence agency intercepted conversations discussing three potential “targets” — Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, Avtar Singh Khanda in the UK, and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. The documentary alleges that those involved in the conversations were “working on behalf of the Indian government.”

On November 6, the Punjab and Haryana High Court (HC) granted regular bail to an accused in the 2020 Moga “Khalistan flag” case, identified as Jagwinder Singh alias Jagga, noting that he had spent over five years in custody with no progress in the trial. The Division Bench observed that the prosecution had failed to present “any worthwhile material” indicating a “meeting of minds or criminal conspiracy” between the appellant and the main accused, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The case stems from an August 14, 2020, incident in which two men allegedly hoisted a saffron-yellow flag bearing the word “Khalistan” atop the Moga Deputy Commissioner’s office and cut the rope of the Indian national flag.

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has finally broken his silence on the Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 controversy, saying that he has “no complaints.” Earlier, Dosanjh had received a severe warning from the banned Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, after he touched Amitabh Bachchan’s feet as a mark of respect during his appearance on the show.

According to reports, the murder-for-hire trial of Indian national Nikhil Gupta alias Nick, accused by United States (US) prosecutors of plotting the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been delayed in New York, US. The postponement followed Gupta’s request to dismiss his court-appointed lawyer, alleging a conflict of interest, and to represent himself. Senior US District Judge Victor Marrero approved the request and scheduled a pre-trial conference for November 14 to set new trial dates.

A day after receiving a threat from the US-based pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on October 30 reaffirmed his commitment to promoting love and unity. In an Instagram video, he said in Punjabi, “Always talk about love. For me, this earth is one — my Guru says, ‘Ik Onkar.’ I was born from this soil and will one day return to it. There is only love from my side for everyone, even if someone envies or trolls me. I will always spread the message of love. I have always done so. I don’t care how anyone feels about it. Punjabi aa gaye oye.”

The banned Khalistani outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on October 29, issued a threat against Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh for touching Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s feet during an episode of television show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.” SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed that Dosanjh had “insulted every victim of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi,” alleging Bachchan’s involvement in the violence. Pannun also threatened to disrupt Dosanjh’s upcoming show in Australia on November 1.

Khalistani terrorist and chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on October 16 issued a threat to Indian comedian and actor Kapil Sharma, demanding that he either shut down his café in Canada or speak out against India. Pannun described Sharma’s café as a “symbol of Modi’s violent Hindutva ideology,” which he claimed was responsible for the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Earlier, shots were fired at Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada — an attack for which the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility.

The designated Khalistani terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued a statement on October 4, calling on the Canadian government to ban all “Made in India” films. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed that the “Make in India” campaign had become a political weapon of Modi’s regime promoting Hindutva ideology and warned that allowing Indian films and products in Canada amounted to spreading propaganda that normalizes violence against pro-Khalistan Sikhs and undermines Canada’s Charter values.

A federal judge in New York, United States (US), on October 3, rejected Indian national Nikhil Gupta’s bid to suppress evidence and dismiss charges in the case accusing him of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikh For Justice (SFJ). The judge dismissed Gupta’s motion “in its entirety,” ruling that his arrest in Prague did not violate his rights and allowing prosecutors to proceed on all three counts, including conspiracy to launder money.

The Amritsar City Police Commissionerate on September 28 busted a terror-gangster network linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and arrested four operatives, identified as Gurwinder Singh, Vishal, Vishal alias Keedi, and Jobandeep Sharma, after a brief encounter near the new Vigilance Office on Airport Road, Amritsar. Gurwinder sustained injuries in the exchange of fire. Police recovered a .30-bore pistol, a spray-paint can, and a motorcycle from the accused. According to officials, the operatives were acting on the directions of Armenia-based BKI operative Shamsher Shera, foreign-based gangster Prabh Dasuwal, and Pakistan-based handler Afridi Toot. They were earlier involved in firing incidents at a doctor’s clinic and a school in Tarn Taran, as well as painting pro-Khalistan slogans on walls and a train coach in Amritsar. The investigation was initiated after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, designated terrorist and chief of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a video claiming responsibility for the graffiti.

The United States (US) government has filed fresh charges against jailed Indian national Nikhil Gupta, including money laundering, credit card fraud, drug and weapons trafficking, and an attempt to kill a person in Nepal or Pakistan. Gupta is accused of involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Arrested in the Czech Republic and extradited to the US in June 2024, Gupta is scheduled to stand trial in November at the US District Court, Southern District of New York.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab spokesperson Sarchand Singh Khiala ridiculed Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, dismissing his threats as ‘dil behlane se zyada kuch nahi’ (mere distractions with no real substance or impact). He said such statements only expose the hollow nature of Pannun's agenda and fail to intimidate India's resolve. Highlighting the nexus between Pannun, Inderjit Singh Gosal, and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Khiala asserted that the self-styled SFJ leaders were nothing more than puppets of the ISI.

Khalistani separatist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, coordinator of the secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Canada, was released on bail from the Lindsay Correctional Centre in Ontario on September 25. Shortly after his release, Gosal posted a video recorded just outside the prison gates in which he warned India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and declared that ‘New Delhi will soon become Khalistan.’ In the video he said: “India, I'm out — to support Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and to organise the Khalistan referendum on November 23, 2025. Delhi banega Khalistan… Ajit Doval, why don't you come to Canada, America or any European country and try to arrest or do any extradition. Doval, I am waiting for you.”

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued threats against Hindus and migrant workers in Punjab through a video message. In the video, Pannun warned that only those boycotting Diwali and observing Deepmala on Bandi Chhor Divas would be allowed to stay in Punjab, and ordered migrants to leave by October 19 or face dire consequences. Pannun further claimed that Punjab is not part of India and threatened raids at Batala railway station, displaying visuals of Khalistani slogans painted on signboards and electricity boxes. He also mentioned the Achleshwar Dham temple while issuing threats against Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and the state government.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a fresh case against Khalistani terrorist and Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for declaring an INR 11 crore reward to stop Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi from hoisting the Tricolour on Independence Day. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Pannun also unveiled a so-called ‘map of Khalistan’ covering Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh (HP) and Uttar Pradesh (UP). The case was filed last month after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) alerted the NIA about his virtual address from Washington DC, United States (US) to a press conference at Lahore Press Club, Pakistan on August 10, where he allegedly announced the reward. Based on UMHA’s disclosure, the NIA booked Pannun and unknown others under Section 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This is the seventh FIR by the NIA against Pannun and his outfit, SFJ. According to state police and NIA records, 96 cases have been registered against him and SFJ.

According to government sources, Canadian authorities have arrested Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a close aide of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistan outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on multiple firearms-related charges in Ottawa, Canada. Gosal, who rose as a key SFJ coordinator in Canada after the June 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, was held for illegal possession of firearms, though police have not specified the number or type of weapons seized. The arrest comes just days after Indian and Canadian National Security Advisers (NSAs) met in New Delhi on September 18, signalling possible cooperation on terrorism concerns.