Tag: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Heightened Security in Ayodhya: Indian Agencies Respond to Threats Against Ram Mandir

Manish Kumar

Threat to Ayodhya’s Sacred Temple In response to a recent video threat from Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the banned Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), security has been intensified in the historic and religiously significant city of Ayodhya. Pannun, known for his pro-Khalistan separatist advocacy, reportedly recorded a message in Brampton, Canada, warning of violent actions targeting Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir and other Hindu temples on November 16-17. The threat coincides with the sacred ‘Ram Vivah’ festival, an important religious event attended by thousands, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi…

Former Indian Intelligence Officer Vikash Yadav Charged in Failed Assassination Plot of Khalistani Leader in New York

Manish Kumar

Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, has been accused by the United States of orchestrating a failed assassination attempt against Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who resides in New York City. On October 17, 2024, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Yadav with murder-for-hire and money laundering in connection with the plot. The case has drawn significant attention due to its international implications and Yadav’s past role in Indian intelligence. The Assassination Plot The plot, which began in May 2023, allegedly involved Yadav coordinating with Nikhil Gupta,…