PRO KHALISTAN PROTESTERS
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.
India lodges "strong protest" with Canadian Mission in Delhi over Khalistani activists holding 'citizen's courts'
"We have strongly protested at the Canadian High Commission here. Such courts or gatherings are not helpful at all. We have strongly taken it up with them and asked them to take appropriate action in the matter," said Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in response to ANI's question.
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.
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.
"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.
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Canadian Police arrest 3 Indian nationals in Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case
Three Indian nationals were arrested by Canadian police on suspicion of being part of a hit squad allegedly sent by the Indian government to assassinate Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey the previous year. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed the arrests, emphasizing ongoing investigations into potential ties to the Indian government. The strained relations between India and Canada escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of involvement in Nijjar's killing, which India dismissed as baseless.
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’
Trudeau's remarks illustrated political space given in Canada to separatism, extremism: India
India condemns Trudeau's remarks on Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, criticizing Canada's tolerance towards separatism. The comments have strained India-Canada relations, with India objecting to the support for Khalistani separatists.
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.
Shots fired at Hardeep Nijjar's associate Simranjeet Singh’s house in Canada: Report
Gunshots were fired at a residence in South Surrey reportedly associated with Simranjeet Singh, a friend of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in June 2021. The house, damaged by gunfire, was reportedly targeted in an isolated incident. The RCMP received the report of shots fired and found evidence consistent with a shooting
Man arrested at London pro-Khalistan protest over Indian mission attack given bail
A man has been arrested by Scotland Yard on suspicion of "violent disorder" in connection with an attack on the Indian High Commission in London. The arrest was made during a protest outside India House on Monday. The man has been released on bail pending further investigations.
Khalistan supporters gather outside Indian Embassy in UK, security beefed up
There has been a heavy presence of British security forces at the High Commission in London, and the protesters have been restricted to the opposite side of the building.
Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada luring gullible Sikh youth by sponsoring their visas
Pro-Khalistan elements in Canada are reportedly sponsoring visas for Sikh youth from Punjab, luring them with promises of jobs and support. These youth are then used to carry out pro-Khalistan activities, such as participating in anti-India protests and conducting radical-religious congregations.
Sikhs For Justice warns it will storm IGI Airport with Khalistan flags following Delhi arrests
The banned organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has threatened to stage a protest at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in retaliation for the recent arrests of two of its members by the Delhi Police. SFJ's founder, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has also offered a cash reward for information on the families of Delhi Police officers residing abroad. The police successfully tracked down the SFJ operatives through technical surveillance and analysis of mobile phone numbers.
Indian Americans rally in support of India at San Francisco consulate after Khalistani attack
Indian-Americans held a peace rally in front of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco after Khalistan supporters attempted an arson attack at the diplomatic facility. The consulate had seen a similar act of violence just months before. The protesters, who came from in and around San Francisco, described the act as terrorism, and demanded those responsible be brought to justice.
Indian diaspora in Toronto waves Tricolour to counter pro-Khalistani protesters
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly in a statement earlier said that Canada takes its obligations under the Vienna Conventions regarding the safety of diplomats very seriously and it remains in close contact with Indian officials.
Indian consulate attack: US lawmakers, Indian-American bodies condemn incident, seek thorough probe
A video by Khalistan supporters, dated July 2 and posted on Twitter, showed the act of arson at the Indian consulate in San Francisco. The video, with the words "violence begets violence" emblazoned over it, also showed news articles related to the death of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, one of India's most-wanted terrorists who carried a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Canada last month.
16 look out circulars issued against Khalistan leaders
India has issued 16 look out circulars (LOCs) against pro-Khalistan leaders and activists involved in protests and activities against the country abroad while another three dozen names have been identified to be put under the watchlist before revoking their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards in some cases.
Pro-Khalistan protest in Washington: SC lawyer files complaint with Delhi Police, seeks revocation of protesters' passports
Pro-Khalistan supporters in the US threatened the Indian embassy and Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu during their protest on Saturday. They issued threats and made announcements that the "hypocrisy" will come to an end and the people at the embassy would have nowhere to run to. The protesters made vague claims that the "Indian government is killing citizens from all communities all over the country."
Pro-Khalistani supporters attack, abuse DC-based Indian journalist outside Embassy in Washington
The protesters included turbaned men of all ages who raised pro-Khalistan slogans. They came in from different parts of the DC-Maryland- Virginia (DMV) area. The organisers used mics to make anti-India speeches both in English and Punjabi languages and targeted the Punjab Police for alleged human rights violations. Multiple events of protests by supporters of Khalistan have been staged outside the Indian embassy and the San Francisco Consulate. Earlier this week the Indian Consulate in San Francisco was also attacked on March 20.
Pro-Khalistan groups take protest to London's Parliament Square
The protest in London comes days after a planned demonstration outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday when protesters hurled coloured flares and water bottles towards the mission.
Pro-Khalistan protesters hurl flares, bottles amid heightened security at Indian mission in London
The Indian government registered a strong protest over the lack of security measures at its diplomatic mission, which ended in Khalistan flag-waving protesters smashing windows of the mission and attempting to pull down the tricolour.
Pro-Khalistan protesters attack Indian Consulate in San Francisco; stage protest outside Australian parliament
Community leader Ajay Bhutoria strongly condemned the attack by pro-Khalistan protesters on the Consulate of India building in San Francisco. "This act of violence is not only a threat to the diplomatic relations between the United States and India but also an attack on the peace and harmony of our community," he said. In a statement, Bhutoria urged local authorities to take immediate action against those responsible for this attack and bring them to justice. "I also call on all members of our community to unite and promote peace and harmony," he said.
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