There is growing concern among Khalistan elements about launching a significant attack in India, as they face pressure and have sought refuge in countries like Pakistan, Canada, the UK, and the US after facing setbacks in Punjab. Despite failed attempts to revive the movement in Punjab, recent Intelligence inputs reveal a heightened push by the ISI to urge Khalistan terror groups to strike aggressively.
Intelligence sources indicate that Khalistan elements based in Pakistan have been trying to infiltrate India through Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab without success, prompting a shift in focus towards the India-Bangladesh border. The ISI has orchestrated a consolidation of various Khalistan terror groups, with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) taking the lead and establishing modules in Punjab.
Efforts are underway to relocate BKI members to Bangladesh before entering India, with planned targets in Delhi and Punjab, emphasizing attacks on government installations rather than civilians to convey a strong message to Indian authorities. The BKI and its affiliates, particularly Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), have been engaged in a disinformation campaign on social media, targeting the Modi government, Sikh issues in Punjab, and farmers with false narratives.
Security measures have been heightened in Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir ahead of Republic Day, following intelligence indicating a potential strike by the BKI. Recent police actions in Punjab led to the dismantling of a BKI module planning an attack on January 26, seizing a significant arsenal of weapons and explosives. The desperation among Khalistan terror groups stems from internal pressures questioning the prolonged online campaign without tangible actions, prompting plans for a major attack on Indian soil.
