Name: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
Aliases: Pannun
Gender: Male
Place of Birth:
Citizenship: USA
Current Residence: USA
Organizational Affiliations: Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
Current Position: Legal Advisor of SFJ
Criminal Record/Court Cases/Charges: 1. FIR No. 149, Dt. 6/7/17, u/s 124- A, 153-A & B and 120-B IPC, PS Sohana, Distt. SAS Nagar. 2. FIR No. 46 dated 31.05.2018 u/s 307,438,427,148,149,IPC 11,12,13,17,18, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, 25,54,59 Arms Act and PS Ranghar Nangal Distt. Batala
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Lawyer based in New York, USA, is heading the “Sikh For Justice –(SFJ)” organization for carrying out separatist activities against India. He is spearheading a campaign “Referendum 2020.” He has also been found actively in touch with UK based Paramjit Singh alias Pamma a BKI terrorist, Canada based Hardeep Singh Nijjar (KTF) and Malkit Singh Fauji (ISYF/BKI) and several overseas Punjab based Khalistani terrorists. He has issued an appeal to Punjab based gangsters and youth to fight for the cause of independent state of Khalistan. He has demanded a separate Sikh state on the pattern of Catalonia, Spain. He also travelled to Spain for studying the referendum on self-determination that held in Catalonia, Spain in 2017.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his SFJ have been filling court cases against Indian political leaders during their visit to USA/Canada. Pannun is very active on social media. It was also found that he motivated members of different Khalistani terror modules that were busted in Punjab in recent past.
Government of India declared Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA] on July 1, 2020. Pannun, who organized the Khalistan 2020 referendum in various part of western countries, has been seen actively running a campaign against India and motivating Sikh youngsters in his home state of Punjab to join militancy.
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31-Oct-2023 | According to sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), is reportedly being funded by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and is involved in an immigration racket. His goal is to incite anti-India sentiments among Punjab's youth, promote migration, and encourage attacks on Indian leaders. The ISI supports this propaganda effort as a cost-effective means to destabilize India. Pannun's referendum rallies in Canada have reportedly received very low turnout, which undermines the credibility of his claims of public support for Khalistan. |
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31-Oct-2023 | 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. |
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29-Oct-2023 | The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, highlighted a voter turnout of over 60,000 in Phase II of the Khalistan Referendum, which took place on October 29 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. He stated that this is a non-violent "war" between Punjab and India, with Sikhs using votes as their weapon. Pannun addressed the rally virtually from Washington, DC, in the United States (US). The SFJ also demanded the arrest and prosecution of the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Furthermore, they expanded the boundaries of the proposed Sikh homeland, Khalistan, to include Delhi. They plan to organize further referendum voting in Canada in 2024. |
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29-Oct-2023 | The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on October 29 praised Canada's Prime Minister (PM), Justin Trudeau, for facilitating open discussions about the Khalistani independence movement. The relationship between India and Canada has deteriorated due to Trudeau's allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Khalistan separatist leader. Despite two unsuccessful Khalistan referendums in Canada, Pannun mentioned plans for more referendums in different Canadian cities in 2024, though their credibility has been questioned due to low voter turnout. |
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20-Oct-2023 | The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a recently released video, urged pro-Khalistan Sikhs and Palestinians to participate in ‘Kill India’ rallies in various locations, including Canada and Palestine, in response to alleged acts of terrorism involving Indian agents in G7 nations. Pannun also demanded the closure of Indian embassies in protest of Narendra Modi's anti-Palestine policies. Pannun emphasized the shared solidarity between pro-Khalistan Sikhs and Palestinians, both facing challenges related to genocide and historical persecution. |
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12-Oct-2023 | In an email to Canadian Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc on October 12, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) called upon the Canadian government to take swift action against pro-Khalistan extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threatening Indian diplomats and consulates in G7 nations. Earlier, Pannun, the chief of banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued fresh threats after Indians turned up in huge numbers for a rally at Mel Lastman Square in Toronto on October 9. |
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10-Oct-2023 | 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." |
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03-Oct-2023 | On October 3, Khalistani graffiti that stated 'Khalistan Zindabad' was spotted on the boundary wall of the Jal Shakti Department office in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. The banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) claimed responsibility, with SFJ chief and Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stating in a video that they are targeting the World Cup to seek revenge for the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Nijjar, signaling their intention to disrupt the event. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu, two suspects have been identified after reviewing the CCTV footage. DGP Kundu also noted that a collaborative intelligence-sharing meeting was held on October 3 in Dharamshala with officers from military intelligence, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Crime Investigation Department (CID) units. |
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02-Oct-2023 | In a recent interview, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), stated that they are determined to include New Delhi in their plans for a separate Sikh state, Khalistan. Pannun emphasized the Sikh community's commitment to non-violence and a peaceful approach to achieve their goals, even within India's current boundaries. He accused the Indian government of espionage and called for international involvement. |
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02-Oct-2023 | According to intelligence reports, Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dala, a designated “individual terrorist" under India's Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, has expanded his criminal network to potentially carry out terror attacks in Gurdaspur in Punjab, India. He has formed an association with United States (US) based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). Arsh Dala, based in Canada, has been involved in various criminal activities in India, including extortion and murder, and has been linked to the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). |
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30-Sep-2023 | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson RP Singh, on September 30, urged Giani Raghbir Singh, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, to take action against Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, stating that he is defaming the Sikh community and calling for religious punishment (tankha) against him. This threat comes after a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against Pannun for threatening to disrupt the Cricket World Cup in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. |
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29-Sep-2023 | Gujarat Police on September 29 filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for issuing threats related to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), allegedly sent threats via pre-recorded voice messages, claiming that October will not mark the World Cricket Cup but rather the inception of what he terms the 'World Terror Cup.' |
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29-Sep-2023 | According to sources, a senior member of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Harbhajan Singh, has been engaged in covert dealings with the Indian government and has handed over details of only 8,740 individuals who cast their votes in the Khalistan referendum. The report also revealed that only 8,740 individuals voted in the referendum, as opposed to the 100,000 claimed by Khalistani terrorist and the chief of SFJ, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. |
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28-Sep-2023 | 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. Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, a World Cup venue, is now under heightened security, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) deploying multiple forces to assist the police. |
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27-Sep-2023 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), released a video claiming responsibility for defacing walls in Delhi’s ISBT area with anti-India and pro-Khalistani slogans. Pannun also made threats against Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, accusing him of being responsible for the murder of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and vowed to target the ICC World Cup 2023 match to be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on October 6. Pannun also issued threats to Indian diplomats in Canada, including Sanjay Verma, High Commissioner of India to Canada, and advised India to shut down its mission in Ottawa, Canada, and recall the ambassador. These threats come in the wake of accusations against India following the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. |
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27-Sep-2023 | According to the minutes of a meeting of intelligence personnel accessed by The Free Press Journal, Khalistani terrorists led by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) had reportedly planned to carry out bombings at Delhi airport and several metro railway stations during the recent G20 summit in Delhi to draw global attention to their secessionist demand. Intercepted audio conversations revealed that SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed China's support for Khalistan. The voice messages intercepted by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) on September 1 indicated plans for bombings, hoisting Khalistani flags, and targeting the G20 summit venue and delegate hotels. The National Investigation Agency's (NIA) interrogation of gangster Manpreet Singh alias Peeta, deported from Manila, Philippines, revealed their nexus with Pannun, who had offered a reward for replacing the Indian flag with the Khalistani flag. |
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27-Sep-2023 | Delhi Police on September 27 registered a case after pro-Khalistani graffiti was discovered on the walls under the Kashmiri Gate flyover in New Delhi. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), recently released a video claiming responsibility for defacing the walls with slogans that read 'Delhi Banega Khalistan'. |
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26-Sep-2023 | The Hindu Forum Canada on September 26 sent a letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Marc Miller, requesting an investigation into Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for promoting hate in a recent video targeting Hindu Canadians of Indian origin. They urged the IRCC to consider deeming Pannun 'inadmissible' to Canada, emphasizing the need to address Khalistani elements promoting hate speech. The video was released following Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau's statement regarding potential links between Indian agents and Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Pannun's comments in the video led to concerns within the Hindu community and prompted calls for Canada to address hate speech and incitement of violence within its borders. |
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25-Sep-2023 | On September 25, Indian diplomatic missions in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver, Canada, were barricaded and security was increased due to calls for protests by the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). SFJ called for the protests to raise awareness about India's alleged involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and demanded the expulsion of the Indian ambassador to Canada. |
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25-Sep-2023 | A recent intelligence report has revealed the agenda of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who aims to disintegrate India along religious lines. The report highlights 16 cases registered against Pannun across various Indian states, indicating his involvement in anti-national activities. Currently residing in the United States (US), Pannun is allegedly working to create multiple countries based on religion, including a proposed Muslim state called the 'Democratic Republic of Urdustan,' while also actively radicalizing Kashmiri people with the goal of separating the region from India. |
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25-Sep-2023 | According to sources, Indian security agencies have reportedly approached their Canadian counterparts regarding the presence of Khalistani elements in Canada. However, the Canadian government has been reluctant to take action, citing the absence of an institutionalized mechanism for intelligence sharing. Recent Indian intelligence reports have identified Canadian nationals allegedly linked to proscribed organizations like the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) and the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). These individuals, including Gurjit Singh Cheema, Gurjinder Singh Pannun, and Gurpreet Singh Brar, are accused of various activities related to supporting and radicalizing individuals associated with these groups in India. |
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25-Sep-2023 | According to sources, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), is currently under investigation in approximately 20 criminal cases by Indian law enforcement agencies. Designated as an "individual terrorist" by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) in 2020, Pannun has a history of cases dating back to 1990. These cases involve allegations related to pro-Khalistan activities, sedition, seditious communication, and accusations of inciting gangsters and youth in Punjab to engage in anti-India activities. Recently, Pannun publicly issued threats against Indian diplomats and government officials, and he urged Canadian Hindus to leave Canada, accusing them of siding with India. |
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24-Sep-2023 | Khalistani separatist and chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stated that India is alarmed by the Khalistan Referendum's success, after India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 23 confiscated land and part of a house belonging to him. He also asserted that the asset seizures and ‘false cases’ would not deter the Khalistan Referendum movement, which he referred to as Sikhs' ‘Surgical Strike’ against India, with the aim of freeing Punjab and establishing the Democratic Republic of Khalistan (DRK). |
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23-Sep-2023 | The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 23 confiscated land and a portion of a house belonging to Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), in Khanoti village in Amritsar district of Punjab and Chandigarh. The properties confiscated include a 46-kanal (5.7-acre) agricultural land in Khankot village and a one-fourth share of a house in Sector 15/C area of Chandigarh. Pannun, who has been on the NIA’s radar since 2019, was designated as an ‘individual terrorist’ by the Government of India on July 1, 2020. while the SFJ was declared an ‘unlawful association’ by the Government on July 10, 2019. |
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22-Sep-2023 | Canada's Public Safety Minister, Dominic LeBlanc, and Emergency Preparedness Minister, Harjit Sajjan, on September 22 condemned the offensive and hateful video created by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The video targeted Hindu Canadians, and they both emphasized the importance of safety and inclusion for all. |
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21-Sep-2023 | The Government of India on September 21 issued an advisory to private television channels, urging them to avoid interviewing individuals linked to terrorism. The advisory was issued after a private channel invited Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). This advisory comes amid strained relations between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The advisory highlights the need to adhere to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) (CTN) Act and Article 19 (2) of the Constitution to safeguard India's sovereignty, integrity, and security. |
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21-Sep-2023 | Public Safety Canada, the official department responsible for public safety matters, on September 21 condemned an online video in which Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), tells Hindu Canadians to leave the country, deeming it offensive and hateful. |
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19-Sep-2023 | 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 viral 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 warned of potential attacks on Indian missions in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver in Canada on September 25. Pannun also announced an upcoming referendum in Vancouver on October 29 to determine if Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma was responsible for the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He pledged to hinder the functioning of Indian consulates and push the Canadian government to identify those behind Nijjar's killing, which he believed was meant to send a warning to pro-Khalistan Sikhs worldwide. |
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18-Sep-2023 | According to reports, the second phase of the Khalistan referendum in Canada, organized by the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), will be held on October 29. It will include a question asking voters whether the Indian High Commissioner, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, was responsible for the death of the radical Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. The referendum will take place at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia province, Canada, where Nijjar was killed. |
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16-Sep-2023 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), claimed in a video message on September 16 that the killings of Indian soldiers in occupied Kashmir were a result of the conflict with indigenous Kashmiri freedom fighters and not acts of terrorism. He warned of the potential escalation of conflict in Punjab if a peaceful resolution was not pursued and expressed concerns about the situation in Kashmir, suggesting that the conflict might eventually extend to Punjab in an effort to free it from Indian control. |
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16-Sep-2023 | According to intelligence sources, on September 16, a clandestine meeting took place between Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) agents from Pakistan and leaders of Khalistani terror organizations, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), in Vancouver, British Columbia province, Canada. The meeting codenamed 'Plan-K,' aimed to intensify anti-India propaganda and received substantial funding from the ISI. |
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11-Sep-2023 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), recently released a video in which he claims to have hoisted the Khalistan flag on the HUDA City Metro Station flyover in Sector 29 in Gurugram, Haryana. In the same video, Pannun also threatened Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. |
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11-Sep-2023 | The Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) ‘Khalistan referendum’, held on September 10 at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, witnessed a low turnout, prompting the event organizer to schedule a revote for October 29. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun delivered a hate speech in which he claimed widespread participation, but local Sikhs largely dismissed the referendum as a 'sham exercise' that didn't represent their sentiments. They cited its association with controversial figures like Talwinder Singh Parmar and Hardeep Singh Nijjar. |
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10-Sep-2023 | 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. |
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10-Sep-2023 | Delhi Police, deployed in and around New Delhi during the G20 Summit, have been equipped with graffiti remover to erase objectionable slogans, including pro-Khalistani content, if found near the locations of G20 heads. This move comes in response to information that Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), allocated USD 100,000 to encourage supporters to write pro-Khalistani slogans and raise Khalistan flags near the G20 head locations. The Special Branch of Delhi Police issued an alert to all Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) about these plans and urged vigilance to prevent such activities during the summit. |
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10-Sep-2023 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on September 10 delivered an inflammatory speech, in which he stated that Sikhs would break India into smaller pieces amidst chants of 'Delhi banega Khalistan.' This speech took place during the Khalistani referendum held at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia province in Canada. |
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05-Sep-2023 | On September 5, the Government of India’s media wing, the Press Information Bureau's (PIB) fact-check unit, debunked the claim made by the banned Khalistani terror organization, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), that it had put up pro-Khalistan posters and graffiti at five places to be visited by the G20 delegates in Delhi. Earlier, in a video uploaded on September 5, SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun had claimed that SFJ had put up graffiti and posters in five locations in New Delhi: Tilak Bridge, Bhairon Marg Bridge, Africa Avenue, Ring Road Bridge, and Sardar Patel Bridge. |
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05-Sep-2023 | In a video uploaded on September 5, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror organization, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, urged G20 nations to support the Khalistan movement and called upon Khalistan supporters to organize demonstrations at five key locations in the national capital, New Delhi: Tilak Marg Bridge, Sardar Patel Bridge, Bhairon Marg Bridge, Africa Avenue Road, and Ring Road Bridge. |
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04-Sep-2023 | According to reports, Pro-Khalistani outfits, backed by Pakistan's Inter Service-Intelligence (ISI), have been notorious for spreading false narratives and demands that lack resonance in Punjab. Recent incidents, such as graffiti with pro-Khalistan slogans in Delhi ahead of the G20 summit, reveal their efforts to gain attention. Two individuals arrested in connection with the graffiti were allegedly paid by SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is operating from the US with support from his aide in Canada. These activities have raised concerns about the influence of Pakistan's ISI and Khalistani groups operating in foreign countries, particularly Canada, and have strained diplomatic relations, especially in light of the Trudeau administration's perceived leniency toward such groups on Canadian soil. |
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03-Sep-2023 | Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in a video released on September 3, has called for challenging India's sovereignty during the G20 Summit, urging Sikhs to support the Khalistan referendum and email G20 nations' representatives to repudiate India's territorial integrity. He also released an audio message urging Kashmiri Muslims to migrate to Delhi and disrupt the G-20 Summit. Earlier he had threatened to hoist the Khalistan flag at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and has previously claimed responsibility for anti-India graffiti at metro stations in Delhi. |
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31-Aug-2023 | Delhi police on August 31 arrested two persons, identified as Preetpal Singh alias Kaka and Rajvinder Singh alias Kale, in Faridkot district and Bathinda district of Punjab, respectively, in connection with the defacement of metro stations in Delhi which took place on August 27. Preetpal had maintained social media contact with Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), for over a year. During this time, Pannun pledged to provide USD 7,000, of which Preetpal had already received USD 3,500. Both individuals were tracked based on CCTV footage near the metro station areas, and further investigation is currently underway. |
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31-Aug-2023 | Within hours of Delhi Police announcing the arrest of two operatives of banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on August 31, SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a threat that its operatives would storm Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi with Khalistan flags to avenge the arrests. He also declared a cash reward of INR 1 lakh for information about the families of Delhi Police officers in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, Italy & Australia. |
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28-Aug-2023 | The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has praised China's incorporation of Arunachal Pradesh, the Aksai Chin region, Taiwan, and the disputed South China Sea in its 'official map' introduced on August 28. He stated that these regions rightfully belong to China. Pannun has also suggested that the G20 Summit in New Delhi could be an opportune time for China to endorse the annexation of Arunachal Pradesh and the Khalistan Referendum. The SFJ, which advocates for Khalistan, had reached out to China in June, viewing Punjab as occupied territory and Arunachal Pradesh as Chinese territory. |
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27-Aug-2023 | Ahead of the G20 Summit in Delhi, the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) activists on August 27 defaced at least five Metro stations in New Delhi: Shivaji Park, Madipur, Paschim Vihar, Udyog Nagar, and Maharaja Surajmal Stadium, with pro-Khalistan graffiti. The graffiti included slogans such as "Delhi Banega Khalistan" and "Khalistan Zindabad." Meanwhile, a video featuring SFJ's chief, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, emerged on social media, where Pannun stated that the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is the target of the "battle of G20 Pragati Maidan." He also mentioned that during the G-20 summit in Delhi on September 10, they intend to conduct a Khalistan referendum in Canada. In response, Delhi Police have taken legal action and registered a case under relevant sections. |
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25-Aug-2023 | 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.” |
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18-Aug-2023 | In a video shared on August 18, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), labelled Canada-based Punjabi singer AP Dhillon as a Khalistan supporter. AP Dhillon recently faced controversy as pro-Khalistan groups claimed he supported their agenda due to his choice of Tricolour-themed footwear, sparking a debate on social media. Intelligence agencies are investigating whether this is a smear attempt against the singer or if there is any truth to the claim made by Pannun. |
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14-Aug-2023 | The chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, claimed in a video released on August 14 to have raised £250,000 (INR 2.6 crore) for a Khalistan Referendum vote in Scotland in 2024. This claim comes in response to the Indian government's crackdown on Sikh Khalistani activists in the United Kingdom (UK). This development follows UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat's visit to India, during which he announced a recent allocation of £95,000 (INR 1 crore) to enhance the UK's capacity to combat pro-Khalistan extremism. |
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11-Aug-2023 | A group of activists, led by Gursimran Singh Mand on August 11, attempted to hoist the Tricolour (Indian National Flag) at a house linked to the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in Sector 15 of Chandigarh. The group also raised slogans against Khalistan and Pannun; however, Chandigarh Police intervened, citing concerns about law and order. |
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09-Aug-2023 | The chief of banned Khalistani terror outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video released on August 9, claimed to have issued an open letter to United States (US) Congressmen Rohit Khanna and Michael Waltz, who are in New Delhi to attend India’s Independence day celebrations on August 15, urging them to question Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi about the criminalisation of the Khalistan referendum and alleged political persecution of pro-Khalistan Sikhs by India. He also urged Sikhs to raise the Khalistani flags on August 15. |
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31-Jul-2023 | A graffiti carrying a pro-Khalistani slogan “Haryana will become Khalistan” was spotted on July 31 outside the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s (SDM) office in Mandi Dabwali in Sirsa district of Haryana. Later, the banned Khalistani organization Sikhs For Justice’s (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in a video message, claimed responsibility for the act, and issued a warning to the Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah, and Haryana Chief Minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar, stating that India will cease to exist on August 15, and Haryana will transform into Khalistan. |