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international-relations2 years ago

"US-India Partnership at Risk: Lawmakers Warn of Damage from Pannun 'Assassination' Plot"

Indian-American lawmakers have expressed concern over an alleged plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, warning of potential damage to the US-India partnership if the situation is not appropriately addressed. The lawmakers called for a thorough investigation and accountability, including of Indian government officials, and emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two countries. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, has been charged with murder-for-hire in connection with the plot.

security2 years ago

India's Response to Khalistani Terrorist Threats and Extradition Efforts

The Indian government has responded to Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's threat to attack Parliament on or before December 13, stating that while they do not want to give too much attention to such threats, they are taking the matter seriously and have raised it with US and Canadian authorities. Delhi Police have increased security measures in and around Parliament, vowing to maintain law and order. Pannun, the chief of extremist organization Sikhs for Justice, is currently being investigated for an alleged foiled plot to murder him in the US involving an Indian government official.

terrorism2 years ago

NIA Files Terror Case Against Khalistani Extremist Pannun for Air India Threat

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist and self-proclaimed general counsel of the outlawed "unlawful association" Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has been charged under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for threatening people flying Air India and the airline with closure of operations from November 19. Pannun released video messages urging Sikhs to stop flying on Air India planes, citing a potential threat to their lives. Investigations have been launched by security forces in Canada, India, and other countries where Air India operates. Pannun has been under the NIA's scrutiny since 2019, and non-bailable arrest warrants have been issued against him.

crime2 years ago

NIA Files Terror Case Against Khalistani Pannun for Air India Threat

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice, for his video threatening passengers flying by Air India on November 19. Pannun has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The NIA accuses Pannun of creating a false narrative and promoting enmity between Sikhs and other communities. Pannun has been under NIA scrutiny since 2019 and was declared a 'Proclaimed Offender' in November 2022.

terrorism2 years ago

Arrest Demanded for Khalistani Terrorist Pannu Over Air India Threat

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, co-founder of the banned terrorist group Sikhs For Justice, has threatened to bomb an Air India flight on November 19 during the cricket World Cup final. Pannun's video message warns Sikh people not to fly with Air India after that date, stating that their lives could be in danger. The Indian government must address these threats seriously to prevent further emboldening of Pannun and his group.

terrorism2 years ago

Khalistani Terrorist's Threat to Air India Flight Sends Shockwaves

Designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has released a video threatening to blow up an Air India flight on November 19. Pannun claimed that Air India would not be allowed to operate on that day and warned Sikhs not to fly with the airline. This is not the first time Pannun has issued threats, as he previously urged Hindu-Canadians to leave Canada. Hindu Forum Canada's Lawyers have requested the Canadian Immigration Minister to ban Pannun's entry into the country. The strained ties between India and Canada were further exacerbated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.

politics2 years ago

'Hindu Forum Urges Trudeau Government to Ban Gurpatwant Pannun from Canada Over Hate Speech'

The Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has urged the Canadian government to ban Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the legal representative of the banned organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), from entering Canada due to his alleged hate speech against Hindus. In a letter to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the HFC called for appropriate action to be taken against Pannun, citing his inflammatory comments that caused distress within the Hindu community. The HFC also highlighted the possibility of charging Pannun under Canadian law for incitement of hatred. The letter further called for an investigation into Pannun's potential inadmissibility to Canada for security reasons, considering India's designation of him as an "individual terrorist."