KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 06-Jun-2025
Police on June 6 arrested two individuals, identified as Angrej Singh and his father Joginder Singh alias Lalu for the fatal shooting of Ashu Monga, in Ferozepur in Ferozepur district. Police revealed that Ashu Monga was allegedly part of a gang-related conflict, with police stating he had gone to attack rivals when he was shot dead during the encounter.
India 06-Jun-2025
The Counter-Intelligence (CI) unit of Amritsar rural police on June 6 arrested two individuals, identified as Sukhchain Singh and Jugraj Singh, and seized three 9 mm Glock pistols, four PX5 pistols and one .30 bore pistol, along with a motorcycle from their possession, near Khasa village in Amritsar district. Police stated the duo had received the weapons via drone from Pakistan-based smuggler Noor, and were transporting the consignment for supply to gangsters across Punjab.
India 06-Jun-2025
The Gharinda police on June 6 arrested one individual, identified as Dheeraj Sharma and seized two Glock pistols and three other weapons along with a car from his possession, near Gharinda village in Amritsar district.
India 06-Jun-2025
On June 6, Punjab Police, on day 97 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 96 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 134 drug smugglers and recovered 1.08 kg of heroin and INR 4.97 lakhs drug money from their possession across Punjab.
Canada 06-Jun-2025
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney, on June 6 in Ottawa, defended his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit, stating that India’s pivotal role in global supply chains and its economic stature made its presence essential. He confirmed that the invitation was extended after consulting with the other G7 members.
India 06-Jun-2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state general secretary Jagmohan Singh Raju on June 6 wrote to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, urging the release of Sikh prisoners on humanitarian grounds. Raju shared the letter publicly, stating that it was time to 'put a final lid on the Dark Era of the 1980s in Punjab.' He acknowledged the deep scars left by the 1984 attack on the Akal Takht and appealed for compassion towards those who, he argued, acted out of anguish and have already served sufficient punishment.
India 06-Jun-2025
Harjit Singh, uncle of jailed radical Khalistani preacher and Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bathinda on June 6 after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike in Bathinda jail.
India 06-Jun-2025
Police on June 6 arrested two individuals—Angrej Singh and his father, Joginder Singh alias Lalu—in connection with the killing of Ashu Monga, in Ferozepur district, Punjab. The First Information Report (FIR) names several accused, including noted gangster Ashish Chopra, Amrik Singh alias Amrika, Gurdit Singh, Angrej Singh, Joginder Singh alias Lalu, Shivam Sehgal alias Sanga, and Yuvraj alias Yuvi, along with four to five unidentified persons. Police stated that the suspects are members of a gang, and the incident stemmed from internal strife. According to initial investigations, Ashu had come to attack Yuvraj, Amrik Singh, and Shivam Sehgal, but during the shootout, he was accidentally hit and died on the spot.
India 06-Jun-2025
According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the G7 Summit outreach sessions in Kananaskis, Canada, where he plans to raise India’s concerns over pending extradition requests for 26 individuals accused of terrorism and organised crime, many of whom are linked to Khalistani separatist groups based in Canada.
United States 06-Jun-2025
An Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was surrounded and heckled by pro-Khalistan protesters outside the National Press Building in Washington, D.C. in the United States (US), on June 6. The protesters, waving Khalistan flags and chanting separatist slogans, blocked the delegation’s path, forcing them to seek police assistance for a safe exit.
India 06-Jun-2025
The Special Cell from Uttarakhand on June 6 arrested an individual, identified as Gurdas Singh in connection with a shooting at a property dealer’s office in Delhi’s Mansarovar Park and revealed that Singh was spreading Khalistani ideology through videos featuring Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in New Delhi. The police recovered a pistol from the toolbox of Singh’s motorcycle, along with propaganda videos, photos of Bhindranwale on his phone, and an image of Singh brandishing a firearm. Following these developments, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) also interrogated Singh and launched a parallel probe into his links with anti-national and extremist elements.
India 07-Jun-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 7 filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar, along with Sachin Taliyan, Ankit, Bhawish, and U.S.-based Randeep Singh alias Randeep Malik, in connection with the twin bomb blasts outside two clubs in Gurugram in Haryana in December 2024. According to the NIA, the attack was part of a broader Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) conspiracy aimed at inciting communal tension and destabilizing the region.
India 07-Jun-2025
Punjab Police on June 7 arrested two drug traffickers, identified as Gurditta alias Kalu and Captain and seized 6 kg of heroin from their possession, near Bhakna village in Amritsar district. Police stated that the heroin consignment was sent by Pakistan-based handlers for distribution in Punjab.
India 07-Jun-2025
Former Damdami Taksal spokesperson Sarchand Singh on June 7 in Amritsar criticised Akal Takht officiating Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj for not issuing the traditional June 6 sandesh on the anniversary of Operation Bluestar. He also objected to Gargaj receiving a Siropa despite being declared tankhaiya by Takht Patna Sahib, calling it a violation of protocol.
India 07-Jun-2025
A Mohali court on June 7 extended for two days the police remand of Punjab-based YouTuber Jasbir Singh, arrested on charges of espionage linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), in Mohali in Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district. Singh, who operates the “JaanMahal Video” YouTube channel, is alleged to be part of a terror-backed espionage network and was reportedly in contact with officials from the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
India 07-Jun-2025
On June 7, Punjab Police, on day 98 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign registered 97 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 132 drug smugglers and recovered 1.3 kg heroin and INR 1.5 lakhs drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
India 07-Jun-2025
Punjab Police Counter Intelligence (CI) unit on June 7 arrested three individuals, identified as Amarjeet, Sonu and Gurjinder Singh alias Guri, who were involved in the intra-gang firing incident and the killing of Ashu Monga which took place on June 6, and seized four pistols, including one 9 mm Glock, two pistols (.30 bore), one pistol (.32 bore) and one scooter from their possession, near Ratta Khera village in Ferozepur district.
India 07-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (Border Range) on June 7, arrested three individuals identified as Rajan alias Raja, Paramjit Singh alias Pamma, and Dinesh Kumar alias Nishu, and seized two Glock 19X pistols, two.30 bore pistols, one .30 bore Star Mark pistol and one Baretta Gardone VT APX Baretta .30 bore from their possession, near Khalsa college in Amritsar in Amritsar district. Police revealed that the the weapons were smuggled from Pakistan via drones.
Canada 08-Jun-2025
According to sources, pro-Khalistan Sikh groups are planning large-scale protests during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17. The banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has threatened to 'ambush Modi’s politics' throughout the visit. SFJ, along with other organisations such as Sikh Federation Canada, has demanded that Canada revoke PM Modi’s invitation and impose sanctions on Indian officials. The Canadian government has not yet issued an official response to these protest calls.
Canada 08-Jun-2025
Independent Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan revealed on June 8 that he was assaulted and threatened by a group of Khalistan supporters while covering their rally in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Bezirgan said the extremists snatched his phone and attempted to stop him from recording, describing the incident as “thuggery.” He highlighted that the pro-Khalistan movement, though not widespread within the Sikh community, has raised serious security concerns and strained India-Canada relations.