KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 15-Nov-2025
According to a report in Khalsa Vox on November 15, Pakistan continues to fuel discord between Hindus and Sikhs in India by leveraging Khalistani elements through its intelligence agencies to advance its strategic agenda. The report added that while Pakistan projects itself as “a friend and supporter” of Sikhs, it simultaneously funds and backs Khalistani separatists to undertake activities that undermine the global reputation of the Sikh community.
India 15-Nov-2025
The Punjab Government on November 15 suspended Amritsar (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Maninder Singh for allegedly failing to take decisive action against gangsters operating in the region. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while announcing the suspension, stated that the state would not tolerate “any lapse or laxity” in combating gangsterism.
Pakistan 15-Nov-2025
An Indian Sikh woman, Sarabjeet Kaur, who travelled to Pakistan earlier this month as part of a pilgrims’ group, has converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man she had known through social media for nearly a decade, Lahore Police said on November 15. Kaur was among nearly 2,000 Indian Sikh pilgrims who arrived in Pakistan on November 4 for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary celebrations. When the group returned to India on November 13, she was reported missing.
India 15-Nov-2025
A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader’s son, identified as Naveen Arora, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants near Baba Noor Shah Wali Dargah in Ferozepur district on November 15. Naveen, the son of Baldev Raj Arora, who has been associated with the RSS for several years, was returning home on foot from his shop in the main bazaar area when he was attacked.
India 15-Nov-2025
On November 15, Punjab Police, on day 259 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 86 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 113 drug smugglers and seized 3.1 kg heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 24 kg of poppy husk, 84,304 intoxicant pills and INR 45,570 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 15-Nov-2025
Police on November 15 arrested two accused involved in an inter-state drug network, identified as Sagar Babbar and Dharmanshu alias Love, and seized 205 grams of cocaine, 2 kilograms of charas, 20 grams of ICE, 22 grams of LSD tablets, and two .32-bore pistols along with five live rounds of ammunition in Phagwara, Kapurthala district.
India 15-Nov-2025
The main shooter of the Prabh Dasuwal gang, identified as Arshdeep Singh alias Vicky, was arrested along with a pistol and live cartridges following an encounter in the Bajakhana area of Faridkot district on November 15.
India 15-Nov-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu, in coordination with Punjab Police, on November 15 arrested a drug peddler, identified as Sruti Singh, and recovered 80 grams of heroin from Kohlian village in Bamial in Pathankot district.
India 15-Nov-2025
According to reports, following intensified investigations by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Gujarat ATS, the Punjab Police have now joined the probe into the November 10 Red Fort blast in New Delhi, focusing on a suspected drone-based terror supply chain linked to Dr Adil Ahmad Rather, who was based in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and was recently arrested. A local police official confirmed that Punjab Police teams visited Saharanpur during the week to trace the alleged drone network suspected of ferrying arms and explosives from Pakistan into India. Investigators are examining whether Pakistani drones delivered explosives and weapons that ultimately reached Dr Adil. On November 15, a team from the Punjab Police and a central security agency visited a private hospital on Ambala Road in Saharanpur, collecting documents and digital records related to Dr Adil. Officials are probing whether the doctor acted as a key receiver and distributor of drone-delivered consignments.
India 15-Nov-2025
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief and former Member of Parliament (MP) Simranjit Singh Mann on November 15 called for all splinter Akali factions to unite, asserting that only collective strength can ensure political success in 2027. He also surprised many by stating that Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal would be acceptable to all groups if unity is achieved.
Canada 16-Nov-2025
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.
India 16-Nov-2025
A newly formed pro-Khalistan group, the Sher-e-Punjab Brigade, claimed responsibility on November 16 for the murder of Naveen Arora, son of RSS leader Baldev Raj Arora, who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants while returning home from his shop in Ferozepur on November 15. In a letter signed by Paramjit Singh and issued by spokesperson Bahadur Singh Sandhu, the group accused the RSS of attempting to ‘assimilate Sikhs into Hinduism in Punjab’ and claimed it was formed for the ‘cause of Khalistan’s freedom.’ The letter warned that members of the RSS, Shiv Sena, and police and military personnel would be targeted in the future. However, Punjab Police officials said the authenticity of the letter remained unverified, noting that it could be fake or intended to mislead the investigation.
India 16-Nov-2025
Police on November 16 arrested a man, identified as Ajay Dubey and seized six grams of heroin from him in Satnampura, Phagwara, in Kapurthala district.
India 16-Nov-2025
On November 16, a letter purportedly issued by the “Sher-e-Punjab” brigade, a pro-Khalistan outfit claiming responsibility for the killing of Naveen Arora — who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Ferozepur district on November 15 — went viral on social media. The letter, signed by a self-proclaimed commander, Paramjit Singh, alleged that the Arora family had “celebrated” after the 1984 Operation Bluestar and “rejoiced” at the deaths of Sikhs, claiming the killing was an act of revenge.
India 16-Nov-2025
Police on November 16 stated that they had detained four persons and identified the assailants involved in the murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist Naveen Arora, who was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers in Ferozepur district on November 15. Ferozepur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said nine teams have been constituted to trace and arrest the culprits. He added that the police had examined CCTV footage and identified the shooters, though the exact motive behind the killing is yet to be established.
India 16-Nov-2025
According to reports, Punjab is witnessing a new wave of fake claims by gangsters on social media, posing a growing challenge for the police administration. The latest incident involves gangsters falsely taking responsibility for a bombing at the Talwara police station in Hoshiarpur district—an explosion that never occurred. The hoax emerged after three gangsters, believed to be operating from outside Punjab, misinterpreted news of a deadly bomb blast at a police station in Nowgam, Jammu and Kashmir on November 14. Assuming the incident had occurred in Talwara, they issued a letter claiming responsibility and threatened to carry out more such attacks. They further warned that future assaults would involve AK-47 rifles and rocket launchers instead of pistols and that they would target individuals allegedly identified by Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Rinda.
India 16-Nov-2025
On November 16, Punjab Police, on day 260 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 46 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 72 drug smugglers and seized 3.1 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 215 intoxicant pills and INR 1.5 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 16-Nov-2025
Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on November 16, acting on specific intelligence, intercepted a parcel originating from Ferozepur and destined for California, United States, and recovered four packets containing 735 grams of opium at Dhandari Kalan in Ludhiana district. The smugglers had attempted to conceal the contraband within household and food items.
India 16-Nov-2025
The Amritsar Commissionerate Police on November 16 dismantled a Pakistan-linked arms–narcotics smuggling network with the arrest of five persons, identified as Akash Masih, Prince, Karanbir Singh alias Karan, Sukhwinder Singh, and Gurbhej Singh alias Bheja, and recovered 1.01 kg of heroin, five .30 bore pistols and one 9 mm Glock pistol in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had been coordinating with their Pakistan-based handlers through social media applications to collect and deliver illegal weapons and narcotics within Punjab. All the arrested individuals belong to villages situated close to the International Border and were receiving consignments as per the directions of their handlers.
India 16-Nov-2025
Batala Police on November 16 arrested a wanted murder suspect, identified as Manik Kumar after an exchange of fire on the Batala–Amritsar Road in Gurdaspur district. Manik allegedly opened fire on the police, who retaliated and injured him. He is a key suspect in the November 2 murder of Jasdeep Singh alias Deep Cheema, carried out by a five-member group. Police said the killing was rooted in gang rivalry; Cheema was aligned with the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria group, which has longstanding enmity with gangster Donny Bal. Two other accused, Harvinder ‘Harry’ and Savinder Singh, have already been arrested.