India denies U.S. news outlet’s report on Khalistan sympathisers MEA “strongly” denied that a written order was issued last April to deal with the threat of Khalistan sympathisers in the western countries The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023
Alleged assassination plot against Sikh separatist could hamper India-U.S. relations The United States government recently stated it had thwarted a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in the U.S. and issued a warning to the Indian government. According to media reports, U.S. authorities say they successfully stopped a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.… The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Why India's warnings about Sikh separatism don't get much traction in the West The current India-Canada crisis has exposed a sharp disconnect between India and the West on the issue of Sikh separatism. Michael Kugelman of the Wilson Center's South Asia Institute explains why. WEKU · Sep 28, 2023
‘Khalistani terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun under probe in 20 criminal cases in India Law enforcement agencies probe 20 criminal cases against Pannun of SFJ, declared an "unlawful association" in 2019. He was designated an "individual terrorist" in 2020. Cases registered in Chandigarh, Sohana, Sadar Banga, Rangar Nangal, Sultanwind, Sadar Kurali, Bhulath, Faridkot, Sangrur, Patiala, and Kotwali. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Canada’s ‘soft’ approach for Khalistan could embolden radicals in India, say experts Pro-Khalistan movement has lost popular support in Punjab yet pockets of support exist among Sikh diaspora abroad. Canadian PM's statement on India's alleged involvement in killing of pro-Khalistan leader emboldens radicals. NIA requests for extradition of terrorist operatives pending with Canadian authorities. The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
NIA files charge sheet against 9 accused linked to Babbar Khalsa International, Khalistan Tiger Force The NIA is also investigating the links of 16 other absconding and arrested accused associated with BKI and KTF. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023
Ominous signs: On attacks by pro-Khalistan elements on Indian interests The need is for more cooperation between India and the respective governments abroad, with a mechanism to share information, intelligence and discuss solutions The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Deport Khalistan elements: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval tells U.K. counterpart Tim Barrow India urged the U.K. to act against pro-Khalistan elements who have threatened Indian officials. The discussion in this regard took place at the Hyderabad House between the two delegations led by the visiting National Security Adviser of U.K. Sir Tim Barrow and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval. The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Morning Digest | New Delhi says freedom of expression being misused in Canada by anti-India elements; Gujarat HC to deliver verdict on Rahul Gandhi’s plea in defamation case today, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023
Canada always takes 'serious action' against terrorism: PM Trudeau on pro-Khalistan elements Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on July 6 said that Canada has always taken “serious action” against terrorism and it will continue to do so as he asserted that it is “wrong” to believe his government is soft on Khalistan supporters and terrorists in the country. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Freedom of expression being misused in Canada by anti-India elements: New Delhi Growing presence of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada, U.K., U.S. and Australia have been a nagging problem for India’s relation with these countries. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Pro-Khalistan posters target diplomats over chief Nijjar’s killing The Ministry of External Affairs on July 4 summoned the High Commissioner of Canada Cameron MacKay and lodged a protest after campaigners for Khalistan put out posters targeting Indian diplomats in Canada. The top Canadian diplomat stationed in India was summoned after posters circulated online named two leading Indian diplomats stationed… The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023
Requested partner countries not to give space to Khalistanis, says EAM Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, on Monday, said that India has requested partner countries like Canada, the U.K., and Australia not to give space to the Khalistanis as these radical extremist ideologies are not good for their relationship. The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023
Narendra Modi says Albanese pledged ‘strict actions’ against any attacks on Hindu temples in Australia ‘We will not accept any elements that harm the friendly and warm ties between India and Australia by their actions or thoughts’, says Indian PM The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2023
Dynamite News · Mar 27, 2023 Pro-Khalistan protest in Washington: SC lawyer files complaint with Delhi Police, seeks revocation of protesters' passports The Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Jindal on Monday filed a complaint in Delhi Police against Pro-Khalistani protesters who are protesting at Indian Embassy, in Washington. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Mar 26, 2023 Khalistan supporters threaten Indian embassy in US 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. Read further on Dynamite News:
Dynamite News · Mar 25, 2023 US: Indians gather in solidarity outside Indian consulate in San Francisco after attack Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside the Indian consulate in San Francisco on Saturday to show solidarity after the consulate was vandalised by extremist and separatist elements last week. Read further on Dynamite News:
ABC News · Mar 23, 2023 Pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh is on the run. Indian authorities shut down a state to track him down As police have hunted for Amritpal Singh, they have pursued him in high-speed car chases, shut down the mobile internet networks in an entire state and detained 100 of his supporters. Still, the self-proclaimed preacher has evaded authorities.
Dynamite News · Mar 23, 2023 Ajnala court sends Amritpal Singh's associates to 2-day police custody over clash with cops Ajnala court in Punjab on Thursday sent 10 associates of Waris Punjab De, headed by fugitive pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh, to two-day police custody in connection with the Ajnala incident where pro-Khalistan supporters clashed with police. Read further on Dynamite News:
ABC News · Mar 10, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls on Anthony Albanese to combat attacks on temples in Australia India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is urging Australia to protect Hindu temples after several were vandalised during an international campaign by a Sikh separatist group seeking to form an independent state.