Pannun, a terrorist, henchman and criminal supported by foreign authorities to defame India: Government sources to News18

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), is a terrorist, henchman and criminal supported by foreign authorities to defame India, senior government sources told CNN-News18 on Friday.

Pannun was the work of Pakistan’s ISI in the United States to create Khalistan and was also suitable for American authorities, they added.

“Pannun should be extradited to India urgently as many cases are still under investigation and we need to give justice to the victims,” a source said.

NIA cases

1. NIA Case No. RC-03/2020: Charged with conspiracy to promote Sikh separatism and Khalistan.

2. NIA Case No. RC-04/2020: Charged with sedition, promoting enmity and unlawful activities.

Other cases

1. UAPA Case: Accused of promoting terrorism and separatism.

2. Sedition case: Charged with sedition for allegedly promoting anti-India sentiments.

3. Cyber ​​Crime Case: Accused of spreading hate speech and anti-India content online.

4. FIR No. 79/2020: Charged with promoting enmity, spreading hatred and unlawful activities.

Fees

1. Sedition (Section 124A IPC)

2. Promoting enmity (Section 153A IPC)

3. Unlawful activities (Section 13 UAPA)

4. Conspiracy (Section 120B IPC)

5. Spreading hatred (Section 505 IPC)

Investigative authorities

1. National Investigation Agency (NIA)

2. Punjab Police

3. Delhi Police

status

1. Pannun is currently in the US and has not been extradited to India.

2. The Indian authorities have issued arrest warrants against him.

3. Interpol has issued a Red Notice against Pannun at India’s request.

Pannun is accused of orchestrating attacks and protests against Indian consulates and diplomatic missions worldwide.

The group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has been involved in several protests and incidents against Indian missions in the UK, US and Canada. Here are some notable examples:

Indian Consulate in San Francisco: In July 2023, Khalistan supporters allegedly set fire to the consulate, prompting a strong response from the US State Department.

This incident was related to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based separatist leader.

Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom: In March 2023, pro-Khalistan supporters attacked the Indian High Commission, took down the Indian national flag and shouted slogans.

Indian Consulate in Brisbane, Australia: Although not in the UK, US or Canada, it is worth noting that Khalistani supporters targeted the Indian consulate in Brisbane, Australia in February 2023.

Threats to block Indian embassies: SFJ has also threatened to block Indian embassies in the US, UK and Canada on Republic Day.

Previous incidents: There have been other incidents, including vandalism and protests outside Indian missions in these countries, often linked to separatist movements in Khalistan

His actions in 2018-2020

1.⁠ ⁠New York (2020): SFJ protesters vandalized the Indian Consulate in New York, damaging property and injuring security personnel.

2.⁠ ⁠London (2019): SFJ activists clashed with police outside the Indian High Commission, resulting in arrests and injuries.

3.⁠ ⁠Toronto (2019): Protesters vandalized the Indian Consulate in Toronto, breaking windows and damaging property.

4.⁠ ⁠San Francisco (2018): SFJ protesters demonstrated in front of the Indian consulate, claiming human rights violations in India.

5.⁠ ⁠Vancouver (2018): Protesters vandalized the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, damaging property and painting slogans.

Alleged cyber attacks

1. Indian Embassy website hacker attack (2020): SFJ claimed responsibility for the hacker attack on the Indian Embassy website in the US.

2.⁠ ⁠Defacement of Indian Consulate Website (2019): SFJ allegedly defaced the Indian Consulate website in Canada.