PRO KHALISTAN
Govt extends ban on pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice
The Union Home Ministry has extended the ban on the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) for five more years due to its anti-India activities. The ministry cited the SFJ's involvement in activities deemed prejudicial to India's internal security and integrity. It accused SFJ of promoting secessionist actions and supporting separatist movements within India and abroad, aimed at undermining India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The ban, initially imposed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has been extended from July 10 to prevent further subversive actions by SFJ.
After 'fresh evidence', Centre to ban 'Sikhs For Justice' for another 5 years
The Indian government is preparing to extend the ban on 'Sikhs For Justice' for another five years under UAPA due to new evidence of promoting terrorism. The NIA investigation implicates the organization's patron in radicalizing youth for the Khalistan movement and a murder plot in the US extradition case.
What does Keir Starmer's win mean for the Khalistan issue?
The UK's Labour Party's recent election win in parliamentary election raises questions about its stance on movements like Khalistan. New PM Keir Starmer aims to improve UK-India relations, but concerns remain due to the party's past support for pro-Khalistan leaders.
Bhindranwale 2.0: Transformational journey of Amritpal Singh after returning from Dubai
Amritpal Singh took oath as a Lok Sabha member with Engineer Rashid amid high security. Leading Waris Punjab De, Amritpal, who returned from Dubai in 2021, contested from Khadoor Sahib, and was jailed in Assam under NSA after a Feb 23 police station siege.
40th year of Operation Bluestar: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple
Pro-Khalistan slogans raised inside the Golden Temple on the 40th year of Operation Blue Star. Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann seen pro-Khalistan activists. They raised slogans and displayed Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale's posters in the premises. S...
Pro-Khalistan separatists Amritpal and Sarabjeet lead over rivals
Jailed radical Khalistani preachers Amritpal Singh Khalsa and Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, both contesting as independents, are leading in the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab. Amritpal is ahead by over one lakh votes to his nearest rival from Congress, while Sarabjeet is leading by more than 50,000 votes over his AAP opponent.
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Lok Sabha polls: In Punjab, jailed Amritpal and other radicals add a new twist
The chief among them is Amritpal Singh, the Sikh separatist who headed the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, and is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act. However, the most influential among the separatists fighting elections is Simranjit SIngh Mann, the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), who had won in the 2019 elections from Sangrur, the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the AAP.
London consulate attack protest date advanced after crackdown on Amritpal, reveals NIA probe
The investigation into the 2023 attack on the Indian consulate in London has taken a new turn with revelations that the protest date was moved up to March 19, 2023, from March 22, 2023. This change was reportedly prompted by a crackdown on radical preacher and Waris Punjab De (WPD) chief Amritpal Singh by the Punjab police the previous year.
Anti-Sikh fake accounts backed by China: Meta
Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta in its 'Adversarial Threat Report' said that they removed 37 Facebook accounts, 13 pages, five groups and nine Instagram accounts for violating its policy against "coordinated inauthentic behaviour".
Panthic politics heats up in Punjab in the absence of strong leaders
Four candidates are in the fray who have added to the ongoing churn in the state's politics.In the post-Amrinder Singh and Parkash Singh Badal era, the absence of a strong Sikh leader who can take up the issues of Punjab, is strongly felt.Drug menace and main panthic party SAD, led by the Badals, showing signs of visible weakness, helped these - mostly pro-separatist - finding space.
NIA charge sheet against Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh, his 3 aides
NIA chargesheet against Arshdeep Singh, Harjeet Singh, Ravinder Singh, Rajeev Kumar, Harry Maur, Rajvinder Singh for a terror conspiracy linked to Khalistan Tiger Force, sleeper cells, and a terrorist-gangster syndicate in Punjab and Delhi.
Ex-NIA DG Dinkar Gupta gets top security cover
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) VIP security wing has been entrusted with the task to secure the 1987-batch Indian Police Service officer, the sources said. A contingent of about 40 CRPF personnel will now be deployed in shifts to secure Gupta during his presence in Punjab and Delhi, the sources said.
Over 400 terrorist, naxal properties attached by NIA since 2019
NIA attached 403 properties since 2019, mainly from terrorists, Naxals, and separatists. Ranchi branch attached 206 properties in Bihar and Jharkhand. Jammu branch seized 100 properties, Chandigarh 33 from separatists. Confiscated properties include Khalistani leader's. PFI workers' properties also seized in multiple locations across India.
Meet 'Bhau': Portugal-based young gangster giving Delhi Police a hard time
Meet Himanshu, alias Bhau, a notorious gangster barely 21 years old, who has become a significant concern for law enforcement and citizens alike. Despite his young age, Interpol has issued a red corner notice against him, indicating the severity of his criminal activities. Bhau, originally from Haryana, has managed to establish a strong presence in the underworld of Delhi-NCR. His criminal journey, marked by violence and audacious acts, has garnered widespread attention and concern among authorities.
Glorification of violence should not be part of any civilized society: India to Canada
India has accused the Canadian government of allowing "celebration and glorification" of violence and called on Ottawa to stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe haven in Canada. The Indian government has repeatedly raised concerns about the violent imagery used by extremist elements against its political leadership. The ties between India and Canada were severed following Prime Minister Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
"My concern is national security, threats emanating from land of Canada": Indian envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma
Amid escalating tensions between India and Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs, too expressed a strong condemnation regarding the float used in the Nagar Kirtan parade in Ontario and said the "celebration and glorification of violence" shouldn't be accepted in a civilised society.
Delhi L-G suggests NIA probe against Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly taking funding from pro-Khalistan organisation
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recommended NIA probe against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from banned terrorist organization "Sikhs for Justice". The AAP leader may face mounting troubles for facilitating Devendra Pal Bhullar's release and espousing Pro-Khalistani sentiments.
AAP accuses BJP of plotting against CM Kejriwal as Delhi LG urges NIA probe; calls it a political ploy
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has recommended a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organization Sikhs for Justice. The move follows a complaint alleging that AAP received $16 million from pro-Khalistan groups. AAP has dismissed the allegations as a political conspiracy.
"People linked to organised crime in Punjab welcomed in Canada": Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticised Canada's decision to issue visas to people with links to organised crime, despite warnings from New Delhi. He stated that some Canadians with "pro-Pakistan leanings" have organized themselves politically and become an influential political lobby. Jaishankar criticized the rise of pro-Khalistactivities in Canada and the arrest of three Indians over their alleged involvement in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Canada incidents mostly due to their internal politics: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India. Jaishankar said this while replying to a question on why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing India.
Why Trudeau’s latest action could bolster anti-India elements in Canada
New Delhi has lodged a strong protest with Ottawa over the raising of pro-Khalistan slogans at an event attended by the Canadian PM. India has also called a US media report on its alleged involvement in a murder attempt on Khalistan separatist leader ‘unsubstantiated imputations’
MEA summons Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over 'pro-Khalistan' slogans
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has strongly protested against the raising of 'Khalistan' separatist slogans at an event attended by Canadian leaders, expressing concerns about the impact on bilateral relations and the encouragement of violence and criminality in Canada.
Khalsa day: Canada PM Justin Trudeau addresses Sikh community in Toronto; crowd raises pro-Khalistan slogans
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the Sikh community in Toronto, addressing pro-Khalistan slogans and pledging support for the nearly 800,000 Canadians of Sikh heritage. He emphasized the importance of fostering closer ties with loved ones and negotiated a new agreement with India to add more flights and routes between the two countries. However, pro-Khalistan chants echoed in the background, reminding of lingering tensions.
Embassy attacker visited India in December with family, say officials
NIA investigations in the case so far have revealed that the incidents in London on 19th March and 22nd March last year were parts of a larger conspiracy to unleash attacks on the Indian missions and its officials. The attacks in London in March 2023 were found to be in retaliation to the action taken by Punjab Police against pro-Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh on March 18, 2023
Pro-Khalistan graffiti found on metro station pillar in Delhi, FIR registered
Police received a call around 9:30 am about the graffiti on the pillar of Punjabi Bagh metro station, an officer said. Local police inspected the spot and found "Delhi Banega Khalistan" written on the pillar with black paint. The graffiti had been painted over in yellow. An FIR has been registered, the officer said.
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