KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
Canada 05-Oct-2025
According to reports, Canadian intelligence and financial authorities have reportedly intensified scrutiny of charitable organizations suspected of funneling funds to terrorist groups, particularly Khalistani outfits. Sources indicate that terrorist elements maintain sleeper cells within the Canadian non-profit sector to conceal operations and launder money. One case under review involves Nurinder Singh Parmar, reportedly the son of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Talwinder Singh Parmar, the mastermind of the 1985 Air India bombing. Nurinder is said to be working in the Canadian non-profit sector under a concealed identity, omitting his surname to evade scrutiny. Authorities are investigating his alleged links to the BKI, a proscribed terrorist organization under Canadian and international law.
India 05-Oct-2025
The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing, Amritsar on October 5 busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested two operatives, identified as Gurjant Singh and Gurvel Singh along with 2.5 kg of heroin, four 9mm Glock pistols with magazines and one .30 bore pistol, in Amritsar district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were acting on the instructions of a Pakistan-based smuggler. The consignment was reportedly dropped by drones near the Indo-Pak border in Tarn Taran.
India 05-Oct-2025
Kapurthala police on October 5 arrested two youths, identified as Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh and Gurdevpal Singh alias Manna and seized 275 grams of heroin from their possession in Kapurthala district.
India 05-Oct-2025
Police on October 5 arrested one person, identified as Lakhwinder Kaur alias Babbi and seized 4.94 grams of heroin in Kapurthala district.
India 05-Oct-2025
Police on October 5 arrested one person, identified as Vicky Kumar alias Kalu and seized 6 grams of heroin from his possession in Kapurthala district.
India 05-Oct-2025
On October 5, Punjab Police, on day 218 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 62 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 82 drug smugglers and seized 3.9 kg of heroin, 67 kg of poppy husk, 660 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 41,640 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 05-Oct-2025
Police on October 5 arrested six associates of gangster Krishna, identified as Sunny alias Nanni, Gagandeep Singh alias Gajni, Ravinder Singh alias Joban, Arshdeep Singh, Manjinder Singh alias Rajan, and Karan, and seized two pistols, two magazines, and 10 live cartridges from them in Jandiala Guru, Amritsar district. According to police, the arrested individuals were allegedly involved in extortion, firing incidents, and drug trafficking at the behest of their foreign-based handler. Notably, gangster Krishna has fled to Dubai and continues to direct his gang’s activities in Punjab.
India 05-Oct-2025
According to intelligence intercepts accessed by CNN-News18, Khalistani and Islamist organisations in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), and Australia are using NGOs to launder donations for terror financing. These groups have been misusing charitable platforms to raise funds for propaganda and recruitment campaigns, as documented by multiple Western and Indian investigations. Several NGOs registered under the guise of Sikh welfare or human rights advocacy — including Khalsa Aid, Sikh Relief, and the World Sikh Organisation — have reportedly diverted donor funds to radical outfits and the legal defence of extremists involved in anti-India plots. Many of these charities have sponsored “martyrdom” events in gurdwaras, displaying images of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) militants, and glorifying the assassins of Indian leaders. Following these revelations, Canadian intelligence and financial authorities have intensified scrutiny of charitable organisations suspected of funding terrorist groups. Intelligence sources further indicate that remittances from Canadian charities were routed through informal hawala networks or crypto wallets to Khalistani supporters. Several Canadian and UK-based charities with pro-Khalistan links have also received donations from shell foundations tied to Pakistan’s ISI-controlled Inter-Services Welfare Fund, disguised as disaster-relief contributions.
Canada 06-Oct-2025
In a social media post, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed to have carried out shootings over the past three days at multiple locations in Canada, targeting a man named Navi Tesi, whom they accused of extorting INR 5 million from people using Bishnoi’s name. The gang stated that the attacks were conducted at his hideouts in retaliation.
India 06-Oct-2025
Police on October 6 arrested two brothers, identified as Dalwinder Singh alias Bhindi and Amandeep Singh alias Amna and seized 60 kg of poppy husk from their possession, in Rameana village in Faridkot district.
India 06-Oct-2025
On October 6, Punjab Police, on day 219 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 56 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 72 drug smugglers and seized 1.4 kg of heroin, 50 kg of poppy husk, 269 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 9.25 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 06-Oct-2025
Police on October 6 arrested one person, identified as Harpreet Singh alias Happy alias Milkha and seized two hand grenades from his possession, in Amritsar district. According to police, during interrogation, Harpreet Singh revealed that he was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based operative identified as Tiger. He admitted to receiving instructions to collect drone-dropped consignments of weapons and explosives from Dall village in Tarn Taran for delivery to criminal and terror networks.
India 06-Oct-2025
The radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh’s political party, Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), on October 6 announced its decision to contest the upcoming Tarn Taran Assembly by-election. While making the announcement, Faridkot MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa stated that Amritpal’s father, Tarsem Singh, will officially announce the party’s candidate within the next two days.
United Kingdom 06-Oct-2025
According to reports, as pro-Khalistan elements face increasing pressure in Canada, where authorities are acting on Indian intelligence, Khalistani operatives are now shifting their focus to the United Kingdom (UK). Despite lacking Canada’s entrenched networks, frequent protests, disruptions of Indian visits, and so-called referendums indicate sustained Khalistani activity in UK. While UK authorities cite free speech to justify inaction, Indian officials warn the situation could worsen if unchecked.
India 06-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 6 seized the slide assembly of a pistol concealed inside a plastic bottle near Naushera Dhalla village in Tarn Taran district. The bottle was wrapped in yellow adhesive tape and had a metal wire loop attached, indicating it was likely dropped by a drone.
India 06-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 6 seized a packet containing 75 live rounds of 9 mm calibre, bearing the stamps of the Pakistan Ordnance Factory, from an agricultural field adjacent to Rajoke village in Tarn Taran district.
Canada 06-Oct-2025
According to sources, Canadian authorities are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on October 6 to determine whether they are connected to a recent wave of violent extortion attempts targeting South Asian-owned homes and businesses across Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. In the first incident, multiple rounds were fired at the Indian restaurant Ustaad G76, located in the 2100 block of King George Boulevard, Surrey, in the early morning of October 6. No one was inside at the time of the attack. In the second incident, a man reportedly fired several shots at the Surrey Police Service’s community office at the intersection of King George Boulevard and 107 Avenue, Surrey, in the afternoon. A suspect was arrested shortly afterward in connection with the incident. According to Surrey Police spokesperson Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton, the city has recorded 56 extortion attempts so far in 2025, 31 of which involved gunfire.
India 06-Oct-2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) on October 6 recovered two pistols, four magazines, and a motorcycle from fields near Nesta village in Amritsar district. The pistols were wrapped in yellow adhesive tape and had a metal ring attached, indicating a possible drone drop.
India 07-Oct-2025
The radical Khalistani preacher and jailed Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh’s political party, Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), on October 7 announced Mandeep Singh — brother of Sandeep Singh alias Sunny, an accused in the November 4, 2022, murder case of Shiv Sena (Taksali) leader Sudhir Suri — as its candidate for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election scheduled for November 11. The announcement was made by Amritpal Singh’s father, Tarsem Singh, in the presence of Faridkot MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa and others. “The decision has been made keeping in mind the sentiments of the entire community and the sacrifice of Bhai Sandeep Singh Sunny, with the aim of uniting the Panth and Punjabis against oppression,” Tarsem Singh said. United Akali Dal (UAD) leader Mohkam Singh was also present and extended his support to Mandeep’s candidature.
Canada 07-Oct-2025
Bruce Pugh, Mayor of the Municipality of Wainwright in Alberta, on October 7 issued a proclamation condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry in the municipality. The proclamation stated: “We condemn Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, and intolerance toward all people, and declare the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, as a place that values equal protection and civil rights and welcomes the diversity brought by Canadian Hindus and all those who work hard, uphold family values, and contribute to our economic and social well-being.” The proclamation comes amid nearly two dozen attacks on Hindu temples since 2023, often desecrated with pro-Khalistan graffiti and posters.