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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Khalistan graffiti accused hurt in encounter in Punjab's Amritsar
An arrested person, accused of painting pro-Khalistan graffiti in Amritsar, was injured in an encounter during a weapon recovery operation, officials said on Saturday. Police officials during investigation at the encounter spot.(HT photo) Jashanpreet Singh, a resident of Dargabad village in Batala, was caught along with a minor boy in connection with the graffiti which came up at different places in Amritsar, including Shivala Temple, on the intervening night of August 7 and 8. Officials said the police, acting on the disclosures made by Jashanpreet, took him to recover a Glock 9mm pistol. 'During the process, he opened fire on policemen using the recovered weapon. Cops fired a warning shot, but the accused again targeted the team. In self-defence, policemen retaliated, injuring him in the leg,' a police official said. He added, 'The accused was immediately shifted to a hospital. A fresh FIR has been registered at the airport police station. Further investigation is underway to uncover the complete network and handlers directing such anti-national activities.' The police said the accused were backed by foreign handlers, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, chief of banned Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
The Hindu
4 days ago
- The Hindu
Pro-Khalistan graffiti found at several locations in Amritsar, juvenile among 2 held
Punjab Police on Friday (August 8, 2025) apprehended two people, including a juvenile, after pro-Khalistan slogans appeared at three locations in Amritsar city. Also Read | Hindu Temple defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti in California's Hayward USA-based head of banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannu claimed responsibility for the act in a video on social media, police said. Amritsar Commissionerate Police cracked the graffiti case, with the arrest of two accused persons, including a minor, within 24 hours, said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. The slogans appeared at three locations in Amritsar city on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Jashanpreet Singh (22), a resident of Dargabad village in Batala and a 17-years-old boy, the DGP said. He said preliminary investigation revealed that both the arrested were in contact with foreign-based Shamsher Singh alias Shera Maan, who directed them to carry out the act on instructions from Pannu. The duo executed the act after receiving instructions and designs via social media mobile-app Snapchat, but the promised payment was never made, the DGP said. He added that further investigations are underway. Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police (CP) Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the two were lured into spraying Pro-Khalistan slogans in exchange for monetary rewards, which were never delivered. Probe has revealed that Jashanpreet along with the minor purchased spray paint from Batala and executed the graffiti, later sharing photographs of the vandalism with Shera Maan as proof, he added. In this regard, three separate FIRs have been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act at Police Stations' Cantonment, Division-A and Civil Lines, he said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Pro-Khalistan graffiti in Amritsar: 17-year-old among two held
Police on Friday apprehended two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the pro-Khalistan slogans that appeared at three locations in Amritsar city on the intervening night between Wednesday and Thursday. Amritsar commissioner of police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar addressing the media about the case. (HT) USA-based head of banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannu had claimed responsibility for the act in a video on social media, police said. Amritsar Commissionerate Police cracked the graffiti case within 24 hours, said Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Apart from the 17-year-old minor boy, the other accused is Jashanpreet Singh, 22, a resident of Dargabad village in Batala. Yadav said preliminary investigation revealed that the duo was in contact with foreign-based Shamsher Singh, alias Shera Maan, who directed them to carry out the act on Pannu's instructions. The accused sprayed the graffiti after receiving instructions and designs via social media mobile app Snapchat, but the promised payment was never made, he said. Sharing more details, Amritsar commissioner of police (CP) Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the probe revealed that Jashanpreet, along with the minor, bought spray paint from Batala and executed the graffiti, later sharing photographs of the vandalism with Shera Maan as proof. In this regard, three separate FIRs have been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act at Cantonment, Division A and Civil Lines police stations. The DGP said further investigations were underway.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
2 held for pro-Khalistan graffiti at 3 locations in Amritsar
A mritsar: The Amritsar police on Friday claimed to have arrested two persons, including a minor, for allegedly putting up pro-Khalistan graffiti at three locations in the city. Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar informed that the graffiti was put up during the intervening night of Aug 6 and 7 at three separate sites. "Two accused, including a minor from Dargabad village near Batala, have been arrested," said Bhullar. He further said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were in contact with foreign-based Shamsher Singh alias Shera Mann, who directed them to carry out the act on the instructions from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of the Sikh for Justice (SFJ). Notably, Pannun issued a media release on Thursday claiming that the SFJ was responsible for the graffiti at Khalsa College, a Hindu temple, and the district court complex, accompanied by a video of the slogans. "Those arrested executed the graffiti after receiving instructions and designs via Snapchat, but the promised payment was never made," the Commissioner said, adding that further investigations were ongoing. Sources informed that they were given an inducement of just around Rs 5,000 to put up the objectionable graffiti and make a video of the same. MSID:: 123190305 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Canada Faces Backlash As 'Embassy Of Khalistan' Board Installed At Nijjar's Old Stomping Ground
/ Aug 06, 2025, 06:45PM IST A symbolic 'Embassy of the Republic of Khalistan' has been established inside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The gurdwara was previously headed by Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in its parking lot in 2023—a killing that severely strained India-Canada relations. The self-styled embassy, launched by radical Sikh elements, openly supports Nijjar and coincides with preparations for a Khalistan referendum by the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) group. Indian security agencies are monitoring the situation closely. The move comes just as India and Canada had begun efforts to repair ties, including a recent Modi-Carney meeting. India views this as further proof of Ottawa's failure to curb Khalistani extremism on Canadian soil.#khalistan #canadaindiarelations #hardeepsinghnijjar #sikhsforjustice #khalistanreferendum #gurudwarasurrey #diplomaticrow #g7summit #markcarney #narendramodi #toi #toibharat
