KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 28-Mar-2025
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on March 28 informed Parliament that multiple Hindu temples in the United States (US) have been defaced with anti-India graffiti in recent years. He stated that these incidents have been taken up with the US government through diplomatic channels and that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has condemned the attacks while urging local law enforcement to take strict action.
India 28-Mar-2025
An investigation by India Today Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has revealed that the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has launched an online campaign to collect personal data of Sikhs in India ahead of a planned separatist referendum. The campaign, which began in January 2025, gathers sensitive details such as names, WhatsApp numbers, and family information. SFJ, known for its provocative actions, including threats and propaganda, poses a serious security concern as this large-scale data collection could be exploited to radicalize individuals or incite violence. Despite being banned in India since 2019, SFJ continues its activities through online platforms and international referendums.
India 28-Mar-2025
Former diplomat and a scholar of Sikhism and South Asian religious traditions at Harvard University, KC Singh on March 28 emphasised the need to locate original sources before making any definitive judgement on serious issues of Sikh history, while speaking at Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan in New Delhi.
India 28-Mar-2025
According to sources, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Damdami Taksal, once close allies, are now on a collision course, with the Sikh seminary intensifying its opposition to the SAD-controlled Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the ‘unceremonious’ removal of Takht jathedars following the December 2, 2024 hukamnama (Sikh decree). Led by Harnam Singh Dhumma, Damdami Taksal has planned a protest outside the SGPC head office in Amritsar during its budget session on March 28, demanding a reversal of the decision and reforms in the appointment process of jathedars. The rift has deepened as Taksal has previously supported Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led factions, drawing criticism from SAD leaders. Experts believe Taksal is leveraging the controversy to reclaim its influence in Sikh politics.
India 28-Mar-2025
Police on March 28 arrested two smugglers after a brief encounter, identified as Veerbhadar Singh, alias Kalu and Kewal Singh, and seized a Glock pistol, a .32 bore pistol and a bag of contraband capsules, at a naka (checkpoint) near Barnala in Barnala district. Veerbhadar Singh sustained a bullet injury in his leg during the exchange of fire and was admitted to the hospital, while Kewal Singh was arrested on the spot.
India 28-Mar-2025
On March 28, as part of Yudh Nashian Virudh (war against drugs) plan, Punjab Police conducted raids at 463 locations, lodged 33 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 56 drug smugglers and seized 1.6 kg heroin, 3046 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 62940 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers across Punjab.
India 28-Mar-2025
According to ThePrint sources, Gurjant Singh alias Gurjant Jenta, a close associate of gangster-turned-terrorist Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, has become a major concern for law enforcement in Delhi and Punjab. Jenta, who accidentally shot Dala in October 2024, is linked to recent grenade attacks in Punjab and an extortion racket in Delhi, expanding his criminal network. He was arrested in Canada alongside Dala last year but later granted bail. Now operating from abroad, he is reportedly working with the pro-Khalistan gangster-terrorist nexus spanning Canada, the United States, and Pakistan.
Canada 29-Mar-2025
The Sikh Federation (Canada) recently launched a nationwide grassroots campaign ahead of Canada's April 28, 2025, federal election to inform voters about candidates' positions on key Sikh issues. The initiative involves distributing detailed questionnaires across more than 30 decisive ridings, evaluating policies related to anti-Sikh hate, civil liberties, foreign interference, and accountability for what Moninder Singh, National Spokesperson of the Sikh Federation, describes as ‘Indian-orchestrated’ violence in Canada. The responses will be compiled into the 2025 Election Guide, aimed at empowering the Sikh electorate. The Federation is also collaborating with Gurdwaras and Sikh events to hold candidates accountable for their positions.
India 29-Mar-2025
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on March 29 urged all Sikh organizations to submit suggestions on the appointment and service rules of the Akal Takht jathedar by April 20. The SGPC seeks inputs on qualifications, tenure, jurisdiction, responsibilities, and retirement to establish clear guidelines. This initiative follows long-standing community demands for standardized rules.
India 29-Mar-2025
On March 29, Punjab Police conducted cordon and search operations (CASO) at 428 identified drug hotspots across the state as part of the Yudh Nashian Virudh 2.0 campaign, where they arrested 217 drug smugglers after the registration of 157 first information reports (FIRs), and seized 7.7 kg of heroin, 500 kg of ganja, 10,992 intoxicant tablets/capsules, and INR 2.17 lakh drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers, across Punjab.
India 29-Mar-2025
Punjab Police on March 29 arrested three individuals identified as Abhishek, Gurjant Singh and Gursharan Singh and seized 6 pistols- One Glock Pistol 9mm, two .30 bore Pistols, three .32 bore Desi Pistols) and 9 live rounds of .32 bore from their possession, in Amritsar in Amritsar district.
India 29-Mar-2025
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on March 29 announced that its organisational elections to elect office-bearers and a new president would begin on April 2, despite a directive issued by former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh. During a meeting of the party’s parliamentary board in Chandigarh, it was decided that in the first phase, district and state delegates would be elected by April 6. Party spokesperson Daljit Singh Cheema stated that members who had not submitted enrolment slips have until 5 PM on March 31. A meeting of party observers will be held on April 1 to finalise delegate lists.
India 29-Mar-2025
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) staff of the Amritsar (Rural) police on March 29 arrested four persons, identified as Jagroop Singh alias Baba, Hardeep Singh, Rajbir Singh alias Gullu and Arsal Singh alias Rasal Singh, and seized four 9 mm Glock pistols along with five magazines and INR 3.05 lakh hawala money along with two mobile phones and a bike from their possession, in Khasa in Amritsar district.
India 30-Mar-2025
Punjab Police on March 30 arrested 72 drug smugglers, registered 9 First Information Reports (FIRs) and recovered 8.8 kg of heroin, 500 kg of ganja and INR 99410 drug money from their possession, across Punjab.
Canada 30-Mar-2025
On March 30, the Sri Krishna Brundavana Temple in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, was vandalised. Security footage captured two young white males damaging a sign at the temple around 1:10 am.
India 30-Mar-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Punjab Police on March 30 arrested an unidentified smuggler, and seized a packet of heroin weighing 545 grams, near Kathu Nangal Toll Plaza near Kathu Nangal village in Amritsar district.
India 30-Mar-2025
Police on March 30 arrested a smuggler, identified as Aakash alias Chotu and seized 8 kg of heroin from his possession, near Mallanwala village in Ferozepur district.
India 30-Mar-2025
The Punjab Police on March 30 arrested two drug peddlers, identified as Hardeep Singh alias Deep and Harjeet Singh and seized 6 kg of heroin from their possession, in Thathi Sohal village in Tarn Taran district. The Police stated that the duo was in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers Billa and Shah, who had been sending drug consignments via drones across the border.
India 30-Mar-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF), in a joint operation with Punjab Police, recovered 535 grams of heroin from the premises of Government Senior Secondary School in Chak Wazida village in Jalalabad in Fazilka district.
India 30-Mar-2025
Tarsem Singh, father of radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh, on March 30 stated that while Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) aims to elect its president on April 13 at Talwandi Sabo, the process may be delayed if district-level committees are not formed in the remaining six districts. He confirmed that preparations for the Baisakhi rally venue are underway. Singh also expressed hope that Amritpal Singh’s detention under the National Security Act (NSA), set to expire on April 22, would not be extended.