KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
United Kingdom 07-Oct-2025
The pro-Khalistan group Sikh Federation (UK), on October 7, appealed to United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Keir Starmer to press for the release of jailed British national Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi Johal, accused of involvement with the banned group Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF), during his meeting with Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi later this week. Johal, a resident of Dumbarton, Scotland, faces multiple cases filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and has been jailed in India since November 2017.
India 07-Oct-2025
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed its eighth supplementary chargesheet before the NIA court in Ahmedabad against eight more accused in a case related to the 2020 smuggling of 500 kg of heroin. The case involves a transnational narco-terror network that smuggled drugs from Pakistan into India via the sea route along the Gujarat coast to finance Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The chargesheet alleges that the conspiracy was masterminded by Italy-based Simranjit Singh Sandhu, Australia-based Tanveer Bedi, and Ankush Kapoor in India. Other accused include Pakistani national Tariq, alias Bhaijaan; hawala operator Gagandeep Singh Arora; Tamanna Gupta; Sukhbir Singh, alias Happy; and Anwar Masih. So far, 26 accused have been arrested, while eight remain absconding. According to the NIA, Simranjit oversaw the drugs and terror funding, while Tariq coordinated their smuggling and transport to Punjab.
India 07-Oct-2025
Bathinda Police on October 7 arrested a person, identified as Sunil Singh Rawat and seized 400 kg of poppy husk from his truck during a routine check in Bathinda district.
India 07-Oct-2025
Kapurthala Police on October 7 arrested a woman, identified as Sumitr Kaur alias Simmi, and seized 11 grams of heroin from her near Bhattay village in Kapurthala district.
India 07-Oct-2025
Kapurthala Police on October 7 arrested one person, identified as Sukhchain Singh alias Chaina and seized 43 intoxicating tablets from his possession in Hussainpur Bulle village in Kapurthala district.
India 07-Oct-2025
A gangster, identified as Karanjeet Singh alias Jassa, who was lodged in jail for attacking a village sarpanch, was injured in a police encounter during a weapon recovery operation near Barhowal village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district on October 7. According to police, Jassa allegedly opened fire on the police party after being taken to the site where he had reportedly hidden the weapon used in the September 27 attack on Sarpanch Gurwinder Singh alias Pehlwaan, of Happowal village. In retaliation, the police returned fire, injuring him.
India 07-Oct-2025
The Tarn Taran Police, on October 7, arrested two drug smugglers identified as Manpreet Singh alias Mannu and Harpreet Singh alias Happy, and seized 16 kg of heroin along with a Swift car from their possession in Tarn Taran district. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers and were transporting heroin consignments across the border for distribution in various parts of Punjab.
Canada 07-Oct-2025
The British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster, on October 7, again adjourned the hearing for four persons charged with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, moving it to a case management conference on November 20, with another hearing scheduled for December 15. Nijjar was shot dead on June 18, 2023, and four individuals of Indian origin—Amandeep Singh, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—are charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), held a protest outside the courthouse where the hearing was taking place.
India 07-Oct-2025
On October 7, Punjab Police, on day 220 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 53 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 80 drug smugglers and seized 505 grams of heroin, 50 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 8840 drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
Canada 08-Oct-2025
According to reports, two Canada-based Khalistani separatists, Moninder Singh Bual and Prabjot Singh, both representatives of the Sikh Federation of Canada and testified at the 2024 Hogue Commission on foreign interference, were guest speakers at a United Kingdom (UK) event on September 28 featuring members of a Khalistani organization listed as a terrorist entity in Canada. The National Convention of the Sikh Federation UK, hosted and livestreamed on September 28 in Wolverhampton, England, was promoted by the group as featuring “Khalistani leaders from across the globe.” One of the speakers at the event was seen wearing a jacket of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), a Khalistani separatist organization designated as a terrorist entity by Public Safety Canada since 2003.
India 08-Oct-2025
The Crime Branch team of the Commissionerate Jalandhar, on October 8, arrested a person identified as Joel Kalyan and seized 20 grams of heroin and INR 1.5 lakh in drug money from his possession in Jalandhar district.
India 08-Oct-2025
The police, on October 8, arrested a person identified as Lehmabar Singh and seized 72 intoxicant tablets from his possession in Nurmahal, Jalandhar district.
India 08-Oct-2025
The police, on October 8, arrested a person identified as Akash Kumar Bagi and seized 25 intoxicant tablets from his possession in Lohian Khas, Jalandhar district.
India 08-Oct-2025
The police, on October 8, arrested a person identified as Jatindar alias Kaka and seized 11 intoxicant tablets from his possession in Nakodar, Jalandhar district.
Canada 08-Oct-2025
A member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Goldy Dhillon, identifying himself as Goldy Dhillon Fateh Portugal, claimed responsibility in a social media post for recent firing attacks on properties linked to a single restaurant owner at multiple locations in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The targeted properties operate under the ‘Ustad G 76’ brand and are located at 13025 76 Ave, Surrey; 2160 King George Blvd, South Surrey; and 21768 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Dhillon accused the restaurant owner of harassing female employees and failing to pay wages, warning that any business owner facing similar allegations “will be held accountable” for harm to their life or enterprise.
India 08-Oct-2025
On October 8, Punjab Police, on day 221 of its “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, registered 56 first information reports (FIRs), arrested 89 drug smugglers and seized 5.6 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 484 intoxicant tablets/capsules and INR 29.22 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested persons, across the state.
India 08-Oct-2025
The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of the Punjab Police, on October 8, arrested two persons identified as Sajan and Resham alias Vishal, and seized 5.15 kg of heroin, INR 29.16 lakh drug money, and two mobile phones in Firozpur district. According to the police, the investigation revealed that the accused had links with Pakistani smuggler Utshah Pathan and had previously received heroin consignments from him.
India 08-Oct-2025
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann, on October 8, praised the Punjab Police for their swift and effective action, reiterating his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drugs and organized crime. He emphasized the state’s commitment to dismantling the nexus between smugglers, financiers, and local distributors to protect Punjab’s youth and secure the state’s future.
India 08-Oct-2025
Police on October 8 arrested three drug peddlers, identified as Gurdeep Singh, Pardeep Kumar, and Jaskaran Singh and seized 260 grams of heroin form their possession in the Tibba road area in Ludhiana district.
India 08-Oct-2025
Police on October 8 arrested a drug peddler, identified as Balwinder Singh alias Sonu, and seized 1 kg of opium from his possession near Baba Mallan Shah Road in Moga district.