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January - 8 
Canada-based gangster and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) after it found his involvement in heinous crimes such as murder, extortion and targeted killings, disturbing communal
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Canada-based gangster and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) operative Arshdeep Singh Gill alias Arsh Dalla was declared a designated terrorist by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) after it found his involvement in heinous crimes such as murder, extortion and targeted killings, disturbing communal harmony and creating terror among the people in Punjab, Indian Express reported on January 9. Punjab Police officials reported that Arshdeep Singh Gill funded his associates through hawala (illegal money transactions), which the latter utilise to commit various crimes, The Tribune reports on January 11.
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February - 3 
On February 3, Punjab Police carried out a special Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at over 1,490 suspected hideouts of people linked with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar across the state and arrested several people (names not stated) with incriminating materials, r
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On February 3, Punjab Police carried out a special Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) at over 1,490 suspected hideouts of people linked with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar across the state and arrested several people (names not stated) with incriminating materials, reports Tribune India. The operation was aimed at disrupting the nexus between terrorists, gangsters and drug smugglers based in India and abroad, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav stated.
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February - 17 
On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notified pro-Khalistani outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) as terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune. “KTF is a militant outfit and aims to revive terrorism in Punjab and challenges the ter
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On February 17, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) notified pro-Khalistani outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) as terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), reports The Tribune. “KTF is a militant outfit and aims to revive terrorism in Punjab and challenges the territorial integrity, unity, national security and sovereignty of India and promotes various acts of terrorism, including targeted killings in Punjab”, UMHA statement reads. UMHA also declared Khalistani operative Harwinder Singh Sandhu alias Rinda, who has been associated with terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and is presently based in Lahore, Pakistan as an ‘individual terrorist’ “under the patronage of cross border agencies and involvement in various terrorist activities, particularly in Punjab”.
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February - 26 
On February 26, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann stated that Khalistan supporters were getting funding from Pakistan and other countries, amid the ongoing turmoil in the State surrounding the recent activities of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh and his supporters, reports Tribune India
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On February 26, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Bhagwant Mann stated that Khalistan supporters were getting funding from Pakistan and other countries, amid the ongoing turmoil in the State surrounding the recent activities of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh and his supporters, reports Tribune India. He dismissed the activities of ‘Waris Punjab De’ ‘Chief’ Amritpal Singh and his supporters in Amritsar, saying it was “not as big an issue as it was made out to be”, and that those raising slogans in their favour were “funded from Pakistan”. He also said the Punjab Police is capable of handling the issue and only a handful of people support the pro-Khalistan movement in Punjab.
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February - 28 
The banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) defaced the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Bagha Purana city in Moga District with graffiti saying ‘Punjab is Not India’ and ‘Khalistan Zindabad’, and threatened to "storm and target" Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport
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The banned pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) defaced the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Bagha Purana city in Moga District with graffiti saying ‘Punjab is Not India’ and ‘Khalistan Zindabad’, and threatened to "storm and target" Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in New Delhi with ‘Khalistan flags’ during the upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers Summit in New Delhi (between March 1-2 2023), reports Firstpost.com. The announcement was made by SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in a video message on February 28, 2023. “This message is for the G20 foreign ministers. Punjab is not India. SFJ will storm and target the New Delhi Airport with Khalistan flags,” he said.
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March - 7 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the 'chief' of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice (SFJ), posted a video on social media on March 7, urging people in Punjab not to board trains between March 15-16, 2023 (Amritsar will hold the G20 meeting from March 15-17), and plans to close railway tracks in A
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the 'chief' of the banned pro-Khalistan group Sikh For Justice (SFJ), posted a video on social media on March 7, urging people in Punjab not to board trains between March 15-16, 2023 (Amritsar will hold the G20 meeting from March 15-17), and plans to close railway tracks in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Ferozepur Districts of Punjab, reports Punjab Kesari. He went on to say that if the trains operate, the G-20 members would realise that Punjab is not a 'slave' of the Indian government. He added that at the G-20 meeting, the young generation associated with them would perform and make the next 20 countries aware that Punjab is not a part of India, but 'Khalistan'.
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March - 10 
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary, Apurva Chandra, stated that six YouTube channels, allegedly promoting pro-Khalistan sentiments and operating from foreign countries, have been blocked over the past 10 days by the Ministry, reports PTI on March 11. He added that the channels
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) Secretary, Apurva Chandra, stated that six YouTube channels, allegedly promoting pro-Khalistan sentiments and operating from foreign countries, have been blocked over the past 10 days by the Ministry, reports PTI on March 11. He added that the channels with content in Punjabi language were trying to foment trouble in the border state. The official added further that the government has also asked YouTube to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and algorithms to identify and block objectionable content automatically.
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March - 15 
12 suspects having links with Pakistan-based terror handlers were identified, leading to multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated on March 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Searches were conducted at 14 locations on March 14, 2
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12 suspects having links with Pakistan-based terror handlers were identified, leading to multiple raids in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Punjab, a spokesperson of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated on March 15, reports Greater Kashmir. Searches were conducted at 14 locations on March 14, 2023 belonging to these 12 suspects in the Districts of Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag in J&K and one location in Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab and recovered digital devices and incriminating material from these locations.
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March - 27 
On March 27, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nisith Pramanik stated in Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament) that, “anti-national elements and smugglers have been using drones for smuggling of arms and narcotics from Pakistan to Punjab and 28 incidents of recovery of such drones have been
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On March 27, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Nisith Pramanik stated in Lok Sabha (Lower house of the Parliament) that, “anti-national elements and smugglers have been using drones for smuggling of arms and narcotics from Pakistan to Punjab and 28 incidents of recovery of such drones have been reported in the last three years”, reports PTI. He added that Border Security Force (BSF) is doing effective domination of the borders by carrying out round-the-clock surveillance that include patrolling, laying nakas, manning observation posts all along the International Border (IB).
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April - 10 
The ‘chief’ of banned pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwan Singh Pannu, has announced a reward of $100,000 to anyone who can throw shoe at Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to Assam on April 14, 2023, reports India Today NE on April 10. The recorded message added,
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The ‘chief’ of banned pro-Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwan Singh Pannu, has announced a reward of $100,000 to anyone who can throw shoe at Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to Assam on April 14, 2023, reports India Today NE on April 10. The recorded message added, “From Assam to Australia SFJ is going to stop Modi, who is responsible for the killing of people of Assam and pro-Khalistan Sikhs in Punjab. The message is from Gurpatwan Singh Pannu, General Counsel, SFJ”.
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April - 16 
According to Border Security Force (BSF), there were 10 incidents of drone intrusions into Indian territory from Pakistan between March 19 and April 15, 2023, reports Tribune India on April 17. The drones delivered consignments of arms and drugs, but only one was intercepted on March 27, 2023. BSF D
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According to Border Security Force (BSF), there were 10 incidents of drone intrusions into Indian territory from Pakistan between March 19 and April 15, 2023, reports Tribune India on April 17. The drones delivered consignments of arms and drugs, but only one was intercepted on March 27, 2023. BSF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) AK Vidyarthi highlighted, “the time of movement of drones into Indian territory has considerably decreased in recent weeks, posing difficulties in downing them”. Moreover, the BSF troops have identified 23 drone intrusions into Indian territory in 2023, and eight drones have been captured so far.
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June - 16 
Punjab Police arrested 14,952 drug smugglers and recovered 1,135.25-kilograms Heroin (narcotics) since July 5, 2022, says Inspector General (IG) of Police, Sukhchain Singh Gill, on June 16, reports Indian Express. Additionally, Police recovered 731-kilogram opium, 840.76-kilograms ganja, 350.40 quin
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Punjab Police arrested 14,952 drug smugglers and recovered 1,135.25-kilograms Heroin (narcotics) since July 5, 2022, says Inspector General (IG) of Police, Sukhchain Singh Gill, on June 16, reports Indian Express. Additionally, Police recovered 731-kilogram opium, 840.76-kilograms ganja, 350.40 quintals of poppy husk, and 62,44,000 tablets/capsules/injections/vials of pharma opioids from across the state. He added that Police have recovered INR 118 million of drug money from the possession of drug smugglers arrested in these 11 months.
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July - 3 
On July 3, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar stated that “radical, extremist” Khalistani thinking is not good for India or its partner countries like the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada and Australia, reports PTI. He also stated that the issue of Khalistani pos
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On July 3, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar stated that “radical, extremist” Khalistani thinking is not good for India or its partner countries like the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada and Australia, reports PTI. He also stated that the issue of Khalistani posters in Canada targeting Indian diplomats will be raised with the Canadian government.
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July - 6 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, ‘chief’ of the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), claimed he was behind the “kill posters” aimed at Indian diplomats serving in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA), reports Times of India on July 7. Pannun vowed to avenge the kill
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, ‘chief’ of the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), claimed he was behind the “kill posters” aimed at Indian diplomats serving in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA), reports Times of India on July 7. Pannun vowed to avenge the killing of his associate Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) ‘chief’ who was shot dead in Canada on June 19, 2023. "Hardeep Nijjar was my younger brother and we had an association of more than 20 years. We will avenge his death," he said, after releasing a video shot in front of the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York in USA. He claimed responsibility for authorizing the posters but argued they did not incite violence. "We are going to put 'wanted' posters of these diplomats in every country where there is an Indian mission before August 15," Pannun threatened. "Our campaigners are in over 35 countries. We are going to bring banners and posters all over the world. On August 15, we will put out posters saying 'This is Indian mission - house of terror'," he added. The emergence of the video online followed widespread speculation regarding his alleged death.
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July - 6 
The United Kingdom (UK) government on July 6, declared that any direct attacks on the High Commission of India in London are “completely unacceptable” amid anti-India attacks by Khalistani extremists emerging on social media channels, reports Tribune India. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonweal
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The United Kingdom (UK) government on July 6, declared that any direct attacks on the High Commission of India in London are “completely unacceptable” amid anti-India attacks by Khalistani extremists emerging on social media channels, reports Tribune India. Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom (UK), James Cleverly, tweeted on July 6, that the safety of the staff at India’s diplomatic mission in the country is “paramount”. He said the British government will work with the Met Police to “review security at the Indian High Commission, and will make the changes needed to ensure the safety of its staff”, Tribune India added.
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July - 16 
According to sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a Pakistani arms supplier named Hamid has been linked to the supply of weapons used in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on May 29, 2022, reports Deccan Herald on July 17. The information emerged during the interrogation of
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According to sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a Pakistani arms supplier named Hamid has been linked to the supply of weapons used in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala on May 29, 2022, reports Deccan Herald on July 17. The information emerged during the interrogation of Shahbaz Ansari, arrested by NIA in 2022, who acted as a middleman between the arms supplier and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang involved in the murder. The NIA discovered the names of two hawala (illegal money transfer) operators, namely, Hamid and Fauji, during Ansari's questioning. “During the NIA questioning, Ansari admitted that he had made multiple trips to Dubai and during those trips, he came into contact with a person named Fauji, who is a Pakistani national and works as a hawala operator in Dubai,” said a source.
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July - 17 
Inspector General (IG) Sukhchain Singh Gill said that from July 5, 2022, to July 16, 2023, Punjab Police have neutralised 18 terror modules with the arrest of 143 terrorists/radicals, Hindustan times on July 18. It also recovered 31 rifles, 209 revolvers/pistols, five tiffin improvised explosive dev
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Inspector General (IG) Sukhchain Singh Gill said that from July 5, 2022, to July 16, 2023, Punjab Police have neutralised 18 terror modules with the arrest of 143 terrorists/radicals, Hindustan times on July 18. It also recovered 31 rifles, 209 revolvers/pistols, five tiffin improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 6.78-kilograms of Royal Demolition Explosive (RDX) and other explosives, 10 hand grenades, one sleeve of disposed rocket launcher, 51 drones, and one loaded Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG). Additionally, Police have recovered 1,073.44-kilogram Heroin (narcotics) sent from across the state after carrying out cordon and search operations in drug-affected areas besides laying nakas at vulnerable routes across the state. Punjab Police shot down 51 drones along the border with Pakistan in 2022 while combating drug and weapon smuggling, and at least 244 drones have been spotted in Punjab in 2023, so far, Gill added.
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July - 30 
On July 30, the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, urged compulsory registration of drones to combat drug and weapon smuggling from across the border, stressing that there were several incidents when drones went to Pakistan from border districts of the state and returned with consignments
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On July 30, the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, urged compulsory registration of drones to combat drug and weapon smuggling from across the border, stressing that there were several incidents when drones went to Pakistan from border districts of the state and returned with consignments, reports The Indian express. Mann emphasized the need for drone registration to identify owners and hold them accountable.
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August - 8 
According to data from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) presented in Parliament, the Border Security Force (BSF) till June 30, 2023 recovered almost 248 kilograms of Heroin (narcotics) from the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab, which is five times the contraband recovered from the eight other border
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According to data from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) presented in Parliament, the Border Security Force (BSF) till June 30, 2023 recovered almost 248 kilograms of Heroin (narcotics) from the Indo-Pakistan border in Punjab, which is five times the contraband recovered from the eight other border states, which is close to 50 kilograms, reports Tribune India on August 9. The data shows that in the last three and a half years, the BSF has recovered close to 1,560 kilograms of Heroin from Punjab. “Detailed vulnerability mapping has been carried out along the border to strengthen surveillance by deploying additional special surveillance equipment and other available resources at vulnerable patches,” the MHA said.
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October - 9 
Over the past 15 months, Punjab Police arrested 20,979 narcotics smugglers, including 3,003 major offenders, and filed 15,434 FIRs, with 1,864 linked to commercial quantities in Punjab, informs Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sukhchain Singh Gill, reports The Tribune on October 9. They recovered 1
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Over the past 15 months, Punjab Police arrested 20,979 narcotics smugglers, including 3,003 major offenders, and filed 15,434 FIRs, with 1,864 linked to commercial quantities in Punjab, informs Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sukhchain Singh Gill, reports The Tribune on October 9. They recovered 1,510.55 kilograms (kg) of Heroin (narcotics) through operations in drug-affected areas and nabbed 147.5 kg of heroin from seaports, totaling 1,658.05 kg. Additionally, Police confiscated 924.29 kg of opium (narcotics), 986.06 kg of ganja (narcotics), 4,70.91 quintals of poppy husk (narcotics), 92.03 lakhs of tablets (narcotics), along with over INR 150 million in drug money. Properties worth INR 8.83 million belonging to 111 smugglers were forfeited, said the report.
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