Breaking News: The Foiled Assassination Plot Linked to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun – Unraveling the Mystery

Amidst the global diaspora, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stands as a pivotal orchestrator of non-binding referendums advocating for an autonomous Sikh state.

New Delhi: The Indian government asserts its scrutiny of security intelligence provided by the United States, following reports of a thwarted attempt on the life of Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun within American borders. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasizes the gravity of such inputs, affirming their examination by pertinent authorities. Aridam Bagchi, spokesperson for the foreign ministry, states, “India accords significance to such intelligence as it directly impacts our national security concerns. The issues raised in light of US inputs are currently under thorough examination by the relevant departments.” This response follows revelations by the Financial Times, alleging the prevention of an assassination plot targeting Pannun.

This development transpires several months after the demise of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, another Khalistani figure, in Canada’s Surrey. In September, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly asserted the existence of “credible evidence” linking India to Nijjar’s death. This accusation, refuted by India, sparked a diplomatic standoff between the two nations.

Similar to Nijjar, Pannun advocates for the establishment of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland separated from India, a demand that has dwindled into obscurity over the years. Pannun, a lawyer and dual citizen of the United States and Canada, frequently participates in pro-Khalistan events and gatherings. Holding the position of general counsel for Sikhs for Justice, a group labeled as an “unlawful association” by India in 2019 due to its involvement in extremist activities, Pannun earned the designation of an “individual terrorist” in 2020.

Formed in 2007, Sikhs For Justice articulates its mission as the pursuit of self-determination for Sikhs, envisioning the creation of Khalistan within the historical boundaries of Indian-held Punjab. Pannun’s involvement extends to organizing non-binding referendums advocating for a separate Sikh state, conducted in countries with significant Indian diasporas such as Canada, the UK, and Australia. A new phase of voting is slated to commence in San Francisco on January 28, as reported by Bloomberg.

Recent actions by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) highlight the escalation of legal scrutiny against Pannun. The agency registered a terrorism case in response to Pannun’s threat to impede Air India’s operations globally. This incident is not the first instance of Pannun issuing threats; in a video circulated on social media in September, he called upon Hindu-Canadians to depart from Canada amidst the diplomatic tensions, citing the unwavering loyalty of pro-Khalistan Sikhs to Canada and issuing a warning to Indo-Canadian Hindus to leave the country.