KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
India 17-Nov-2025
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has formally written to the filmmakers of the upcoming animated film Hind Di Chadar, based on the life of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, not to release it on November 21, stating that its depiction violates Sikh principles and could hurt religious sentiments. SGPC secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan said the film contains ‘several shortcomings’ in its portrayal of Sikh history and principles. He added that the directive follows instructions from Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargarj, Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht.
India 17-Nov-2025
Unidentified assailants opened fire on a man, identified as Jashanpreet, an employee at a medical store, in Amritsar district on November 17. The injured victim was admitted to a private hospital in Amritsar.
India 17-Nov-2025
Bilga police on November 17 arrested a woman, identified as Navjot Kaur alias Rekha, and seized 20 grams of heroin from her possession in Jalandhar district.
India 17-Nov-2025
Nakodar police on November 17 arrested a man, identified as Paramjit, and seized 500 grams of poppy husk from him in Jalandhar district.
India 17-Nov-2025
Lohian Khas police on November 17 arrested a man, identified as Chiman Singh, and recovered 25 intoxicating tablets from him in Jalandhar district.
India 17-Nov-2025
Gurdaspur Member of Parliament (MP) and Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa stated on November 17 that he received a death threat on his phone from a United States (US)–based number, with the sender claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The message also named Balkaur Singh (father of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala), singer Mankirat Aulakh, human rights activist Gurmeet Bablu, and liquor businessman Aman Jaintipur, who has previously been attacked. Written in Punjabi, the message warned those listed to ‘prepare for a re-birth’ and added that they could increase their security ‘as much as they want.’ It further stated: ‘You can run or hide wherever you want, but you will be punished in a way that generations will remember.’
India 17-Nov-2025
Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Frontier, Inspector General Atul Fulzele stated in Amritsar on November 17 that the BSF has neutralized 255 Pakistan-origin drones this year used for smuggling heroin and weapons. He added that surveillance has been intensified ahead of the fog season, as smugglers often exploit low visibility to deploy drones for cross-border drops.
India 17-Nov-2025
On November 17, Punjab Police, on day 261 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 57 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 68 drug smugglers and seized 2.2 kg of heroin, 500 grams of opium, 11 kg of poppy husk, 2168 intoxicant pills and INR 1.88 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 18-Nov-2025
A transport company employee, identified as Makhan Singh, was shot dead at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Amritsar district on November 18. He was hit by four bullets and died on the spot. Police recovered six empty shells and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailant. While the incident was initially believed to be linked to a dispute over bus timings, the Bambiha gang later through a social media post claimed responsibility, calling it an act of revenge for the deaths of their associates.
India 18-Nov-2025
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on November 18 accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of having abdicated its authority, saying criminals and gangsters were killing people with impunity. ‘While the AAP government is counting its days, we are counting our dead,’ he said, referring to the rising number of daily killings in Punjab.
India 18-Nov-2025
A 40-year-old man, identified as Varinder Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Chheharta in Amritsar district, on November 18. He had just dropped his children at school and was returning home when the attackers fired multiple rounds. Officials said Varinder had earlier filed a police complaint stating he was receiving death threats.
India 18-Nov-2025
Police on November 18 reportedly arrested two shooters involved in the killing 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. Sources said a few others are also being interrogated. The two detained individuals are believed to be contract killers, though the motive remains unclear. Earlier, a letter attributed to the pro-Khalistan outfit ‘Sher-e-Punjab Brigade’ claiming responsibility for the killing had gone viral on social media.
India 18-Nov-2025
On November 18, Ludhiana Police conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) across several villages and localities, arresting seven individuals and seizing 2.5 kg of poppy husk and 250 intoxicating tablets in Ludhiana district.
India 18-Nov-2025
On November 18, Punjab Police, on day 262 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 67 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 79 drug smugglers and seized 4.3 kg of heroin, 971 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 3.16 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 18-Nov-2025
Punjab Police on November 18 arrested two of the five men involved in plotting and executing the killing of Naveen Arora, son of an RSS leader, identified as Kanav and Harsh, in Ferozepur district. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said the motive is yet to be established. He stated that the conspiracy was hatched on November 13 during Kanav’s birthday party at Basti Bhatian Wali in Ferozepur district, where Jatin Kali of Badhi Jaimal Singh village offered INR 1 lakh to Kanav, Badal, Harsh, and another suspect whose identity has been withheld to protect the investigation. Sidhu added that all angles, including a dubious claim by a terror outfit, are being examined to determine what triggered the killing.
India 19-Nov-2025
Phagwara in Kapurthala district observed a complete bandh (shut down) on November 19 following a violent attack on Punjab Shiv Sena vice-president Inderjit Karwal and his son Zimmi Karwal. The assault by a group of armed assailants triggered strong outrage among Hindu organisations, which have demanded swift and decisive police action.
India 19-Nov-2025
Kapurthala Police on November 19 arrested three members of the Jagga Fukiwal extortion gang, identified as Amandeep alias Aman, Harjit Singh alias Jeeta, and Lovepreet alias Baba and seized nine country-made pistols with cartridges in Kapurthala district. Amandeep, the main accused, was an active member of the gang in Sultanpur Lodhi and played a key role in supplying weapons to local gangs for firing and extortion. The probe revealed that the accused were procuring country-made weapons from Madhya Pradesh and supplying them to criminal elements on the directions of their foreign-based handler.
India 19-Nov-2025
Police on November 19 arrested a man, Gulshan Masih and seized two 9 mm Glock pistols allegedly smuggled from Pakistan, near Sadhuwala village in Faridkot district. Police said the weapons had entered Punjab through cross-border channels.
India 19-Nov-2025
On November 19, Punjab Police, on day 263 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 92 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 110 drug smugglers and seized 1.8 kg of heroin, 1928 intoxicant pills and INR 7650 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 19-Nov-2025
On November 19, gangster Anmol Bishnoi’s cousin, Ramesh Bishnoi, urged the Union Government to ensure Anmol’s safety after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in New Delhi following deportation from the United States (US). Ramesh, a paternal cousin of Anmol and Lawrence Bishnoi, said the family wants explicit protective measures to prevent any harm from rival gangs or others who may target him. He added that they had learned from media reports that rival gang members could pose a threat.