KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 16-Jun-2025
Police on June 16 arrested three unidentified persons for allegedly opening fire at a youth identified as Lalit Chhabra, and seized a pistol and a motorcycle from their possession, near Thermal Colony gate number 2 in Bathinda in Bathinda district in Punjab. The accused, reportedly from the Majha region, are suspected to have links with a gangster.
Canada 17-Jun-2025
Speaking to the press in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he must be 'careful' in commenting on the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar due to the ongoing judicial process. He also confirmed that he had discussed law enforcement cooperation and issues related to transnational repression with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the G7 Summit.
Canada 17-Jun-2025
Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on June 17 reported that Khalistani extremists staged an 'ambush' protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Protesters stomped on and tore the Indian flag, shouted separatist slogans, and played an aggressive anti-Modi song. They called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to 'kill Modi politics' and urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to 'kill India politics,' even advocating for efforts to 'Balkanise India.'
India 17-Jun-2025
According to reports, despite being the prime accused in the murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, Amritpal Singh Mehron is being openly glorified as a ‘Kaum Da Heera’ and ‘Izzat De Rakhe’ through unauthorised posters displayed across parts of Punjab. While Bathinda Police have issued a lookout notice for Mehron, the local administration - currently preoccupied with the Ludhiana West Assembly byelection - has yet to act against the illegal flex boards or the organisations promoting him.
India 17-Jun-2025
Speaking to ANI on June 17, author Kushal Mehra addressed what he termed Canada’s 'Khalistan obsession,' stating that it has become irritating even to local Canadians. He criticised leaders like Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh for continuing to indulge separatist elements despite growing public frustration. Mehra warned against underestimating the political clout of these extremists and emphasized that stable Indo-Canadian relations are essential for shared trade interests and democratic values.
Canada 17-Jun-2025
Criminologist Sergeant Tammy Lobb, speaking to Postmedia, addressed the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight 182 bombing, stating that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to pursue any emerging information, even nearly 40 years after the 1985 attack that killed 331 people. She affirmed that investigators believe all key suspects have been identified, though some aspects of the case remain unresolved.
India 17-Jun-2025
On June 17, Punjab Police, on day 108 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 81 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 128 drug smugglers and seized 10.8 kg of heroin, 2 kg of opium and INR 2.40 lakh drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
India 17-Jun-2025
Ferozepur police on June 17 arrested one individual, identified as Harmesh Singh and seized 9.4 kg of heroin and INR 2.10 lakh drug money from his possession, in Zira in Ferozepur district in Punjab. His accomplice, Ajay, managed to flee under the cover of darkness and is currently absconding.
India 17-Jun-2025
Ferozepur police on June 17 arrested five individuals, identified as Manpreet Singh, Raman Singh, Kulwant Singh, Mandeep Kumar and Gurvinder Singh and seized 45,000 intoxicating capsules from their possession in Ferozepur in Ferozepur district.
Canada 17-Jun-2025
On June 17, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, and agreed to restore full diplomatic representation by reappointing High Commissioners. The meeting, described as 'excellent' by Modi and a 'great honour' by Carney, marked a significant reset in bilateral relations after nearly 20 months of diplomatic freeze.
Canada 18-Jun-2025
On June 18, dozens of pro-Khalistan activists protested outside the Indian consulate marking two years since the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver, in British Columbia province in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead in Surrey in Canada in 2023.
Canada 18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report, officially acknowledging for the first time that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. The report identifies Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) as a persistent threat, citing activities such as extremist financing and targeting Indian interests. CSIS also noted that such extremism continues to fuel Indian foreign interference concerns in Canada.
Canada 18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report, officially acknowledging for the first time that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. The report identifies Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) as a persistent threat, citing activities such as extremist financing and targeting Indian interests. CSIS also noted that such extremism continues to fuel Indian foreign interference concerns in Canada.
Canada 18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report stating that India has shown a 'clear intent' to target members of the Sikh separatist movement in North America. This assessment follows CSIS’s acknowledgment that Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) pose a persistent threat, engaging in activities such as extremist financing and planning violence directed at India. The report cited the 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a significant escalation in India’s alleged countermeasures against the movement.
India 18-Jun-2025
The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Mohali on June 18 arrested Resham Singh, a key operative of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) and a close aide of its chief, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, in Kharar, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) Nagar district, Punjab. Resham was wanted for vandalising a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Phillaur and defacing public property with pro-Khalistan graffiti across multiple districts. Acting on instructions from U.S.-based handlers, including Pannun and Surinder Singh Thikriwal, Resham reportedly received INR 8–10 lakh in foreign funding to carry out anti-national activities. Authorities stated he filmed these acts for use in SFJ’s propaganda campaigns abroad.
India 18-Jun-2025
A recent report by The Wire has revealed deepening divisions within Punjab’s Sikh community following the brutal murder of social media influencer Kamal Kaur, allegedly carried out by a self-styled Nihang group that accused her of 'spreading obscenity.' The killing, which took place on June 10, 2025, has sparked a contentious public debate after senior Sikh religious leaders—including figures from the Akal Takht and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)—appeared to justify the act. The prime accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, a convert to Sikhism and head of the fringe group Kaum De Rakhe, has reportedly fled to Dubai, even as Punjab Police continue efforts to secure his arrest.
India 18-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint operation with Punjab Police on June 18 arrested three unidentified smugglers and seized 500 grams of heroin, two drones, pistol parts and five mobile phones from their possession, in Raja Rai village in Ferozepur district.
India 18-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on June 18 recovered a drone from fields near Kalia village in Tarn Taran district. The recovered drone was a DJI Mavic 3 Classic Model.
India 18-Jun-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police, on June 18 recovered a drone from fields near Gendhu Kilcha village in Ferozepur district.
India 18-Jun-2025
On June 18, Punjab Police, on day 109 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 107 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 151 drug smugglers and seized 3.5 kg of heroin, 1.3 kg of opium and INR 9.59 lakh drug money from their possession, across Punjab.