A day after Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead by two bike-borne assailants in Canada, Twitter is claiming that Sikh for Justice chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been missing for 48 hours. Nijjar was the top leader of the Khalistani Tiger Force (KTF). He was the third Khalistani terrorist killed in recent months. In May, news emerged of the death of 63-year-old Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Singh Panjwar, based in Pakistan. Panjwar gained a prominent position as a key figure within the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF). Recently, Avtar Singh Khanda, a pro-Khalistan leader involved in plotting the attack on the Indian embassy, passed away in the United Kingdom. According to reports, he was suffering from blood cancer.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu missing
Several Twitter users claimed that Pannun was missing for more than 48 hours. However, there is no official report or confirmation available in this regard. Some users also claimed that after the recent killing of Khalistani terrorists, Pannun has gone underground out of fear. According to recent reports, the unexpected demise and elimination of prominent Khalistani leaders has resulted in a decline in the size and influence of Khalistani terrorist organizations operating in the United Kingdom and Canada. The government has made significant efforts to nab Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a key figure in these organisations. It is reported that a team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently in the United Kingdom, which is addressing the matter through diplomatic channels.
Modi ji is going to America and Khalistani terrorists #sfj Gurpatwant Singh Pannu missing from America? #Modi in US #ModiUSVisit2023 #KhalistanReferendum #KhalistaniTerrorist
– Advocate Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) June 20, 2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu missing
If you see the dreams of Khalistan, then you will be empty. pic.twitter.com/vLowBtRzbo— Tushar (@Tushar_KN) June 20, 2023
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu Dar De Mare Canada Jo Underground Ho Gaya c. — Big Mouth (@BadkaBakait) June 20, 2023
India has actively expressed concern regarding the support received by these terrorist groups in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Appropriate action has been sought against such groups to curb their activities and ensure regional security. India had approached Interpol seeking a Red Notice against Pannun, but the demand was rejected as Interpol cited lack of documentary support.
Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannu?
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a lawyer by profession, is said to have been born in village Khankot in Amritsar district of Punjab. Pannun is the founder of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which was established in 2007 in the United States. The primary objective of the SFJ is to advocate the creation of an independent state called Khalistan, separate from India.
Using his legal expertise, Pannun started filing cases from 2014 against Indian political leaders visiting the United States or Canada. His legal actions targeted various individuals including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhbir Singh Badal, among others. And even Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In 2018, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun attracted significant attention when he made an announcement in London regarding a “referendum 2020” with the aim of “liberating Punjab”, which he claimed was currently under Indian occupation. However, the following year, the Indian government took action and banned Pannun’s organisation, the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The move was made to prevent any activities or associations that were deemed illegal or a threat to national security.