NIA's Crackdown: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has escalated its actions concerning Khalistani extremists amidst the India-Canada dispute over Sikh separatism.
The NIA has seized properties belonging to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the leader of the banned organization "Sikhs For Justice," located in various cities and locations across Punjab, India.
Additionally, the NIA is preparing to take similar actions against 19 other fugitive Khalistani terrorists. A list of these fugitives has been prepared, comprising a total of 19 names.
All the names included in this NIA list are considered most wanted individuals in India, and they have sought refuge in various countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Dubai, and Pakistan, among others.
The properties of these fugitive Khalistani terrorists in India will be confiscated under Section 33(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
These Khalistani extremists have been involved in propagating anti-India sentiments from foreign soil.
It's worth mentioning that the National Investigation Agency had recently released another list containing 43 fugitives. The latest NIA list includes the following names.
1. Paramjit Singh Pamma - United Kingdom
2. Wadhva Singh Babbar - Pakistan
3. Kulwant Singh Muthada - United Kingdom
4. JS Dhaliwal - United States
5. Sukhpal Singh - United Kingdom
6. Harpreet Singh, also known as Rana Singh - United States
7. Sarabjeet Singh Benoor - United Kingdom
8. Kulwant Singh, also known as Kanta - United Kingdom
9. Harjhap Singh, also known as Jappi Singh - United States
10. Ranjit Singh Neeta - Pakistan
11. Gurmeet Singh, also known as Bagga Baba - Canada
12. Gurpreet Singh, also known as Baghi - United Kingdom
13. Jasmeet Singh Hakeemzada - Dubai
14. Gurjant Singh Dhillon - Australia
15. Lakhbir Singh Rode - Canada
16. Amardeep Singh Purewal - United States
17. Jatinder Singh Grewal - Canada
18. Dupinder Singh - United Kingdom
19. S. Himmat Singh - United States
In India, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized several properties owned by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. In the village of Khankot in Amritsar, the NIA has confiscated 46 acres of agricultural land belonging to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Additionally, in Sector 15C of Chandigarh, his residence has also been seized by the NIA. In 2020, his properties were attached as part of legal proceedings, and legally, Pannun no longer owns these properties. These properties are now in the possession of the government.
The Indian government had previously banned Pannun's organization, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in 2019.
According to the Home Ministry's notification, it was stated that in the backdrop of the Sikh Referendum, the SFJ organization was promoting separatism and extremism in Punjab.
India has declared Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as a terrorist. Subsequently, on July 1, 2020, the Indian government designated Gurpatwant Singh Pannun as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
He has been accused of inciting Sikh youth in Punjab to take up arms and promote separatism. Pannun, the alleged terrorist, frequently issues anti-India statements and attempts to provoke Indian Sikhs through videos.
There are approximately a dozen cases registered against him and his organization, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), in India. In Punjab, he faces charges of sedition in three cases.
Recently, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised concerns about the alleged involvement of Indian agencies in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
In response, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a video threatening Hindus living in Canada to return to India.
