The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against Sikh for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for allegedly threatening to disrupt peace in the national capital ahead of Republic Day celebrations on January 26. The FIR, registered by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, cites sections related to criminal conspiracy and acts endangering India’s sovereignty and national security.
Following a video circulated on social media, where Pannun purportedly threatened Delhi around Republic Day, the Special Cell took action. Despite claims of pro-Khalistan posters being put up in areas like Rohini and Dabri, no such posters have been found after verification and searches. Investigations are ongoing to determine the video’s source and the intentions behind Pannun’s statements.
In a separate incident, India strongly condemned the intrusion into the Indian Embassy in Croatia and the desecration of the national flag by Khalistani activists. This incident is part of a series of actions by Khalistani elements targeting Indian diplomatic missions abroad, with the latest incident in Croatia causing heightened concerns. The Indian Embassy in Zagreb was targeted just before the India-European Union Summit set for January 27.
A video shared by Pannun online showed a Khalistani activist entering the embassy premises in Zagreb, replacing the Indian flag with a Khalistan flag. The incident, occurring on January 22, led to the external affairs ministry denouncing the trespassing and vandalism without explicitly naming Khalistani activists or Pannun. The ministry’s statement expressed condemnation for the act and emphasized the need for accountability.
Pannun’s video also included provocative statements in the lead-up to Republic Day, where he mentioned New Delhi as a potential target on January 26. India has voiced concerns to various countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US, regarding SFJ’s activities and Pannun’s designation as a terrorist under Indian law. These activities encompass violent protests, vandalism of Indian missions abroad, and threats against Indian diplomats.
