India Dismisses Baseless Claims by SFJ Leader Pannu in US Lawsuits
India rejects allegations by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, calling his lawsuits in the US unfounded and politically motivated.
New Delhi, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian government has firmly rejected allegations made against its officials by Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the leader of the banned terrorist organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). During a regular media briefing in New Delhi, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the claims as fabricated and malicious.
Jaiswal specifically addressed the lawsuits filed by Pannu in a US court, labeling them as baseless. He emphasized that any judicial documents intended for India must be processed through the country’s designated central authority, namely the Ministry of Law and Justice.
“We completely reject the fabricated and malicious allegations against our senior officials. We do not recognize these unfounded lawsuits,” Jaiswal stated. His comments followed inquiries about reports regarding summons being issued to the Indian government in connection with Pannu’s civil suit.
In response to reports of a Khalistan referendum in Canada last month, the Foreign Ministry reiterated its condemnation of anti-India activities. An August report indicated that Pannu had announced the formation of the Khalistan Army and Sikh Homeland Security Force. Videos showing Sikh youths in Canada training with semi-automatic rifles raised serious concerns about potential repercussions.
According to a report by ‘Khalasa Vaks’, Pannu had called on Sikhs living abroad to participate in the Khalistan referendum held in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also proposed the establishment of organizations like the Sikh Homeland Security or Khalistan Army.
The report highlighted that this is not merely a political debate but a calculated provocation targeting young individuals grappling with issues such as migration, identity, and easy money. The impact is evident, with a small segment of Sikh youth in the US and Canada becoming involved in drug use, illegal arms, and gang activities, which harm their communities and the cities they inhabit.
While Pannu’s rhetoric is not the sole cause of these issues, it creates an environment where all problems are attributed to India, glorifying dissent. When vulnerable youths, already influenced by street culture and criminal tendencies, hear that the real fight is against the Indian state, the gap between online rhetoric and access to real weapons narrows.
Canadian intelligence agencies have previously identified Khalistani extremism as a national security concern. The report noted that the sequence of provocative videos followed by displays of power is not coincidental.
