Fresh intelligence inputs indicate that Pakistan-based actors are aiming to saturate the Punjab market with drugs, arms, and ammunition. The Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is set to lead this operation following a meeting in Lahore. The primary objective is to inundate Punjab with contraband while diverting the rest to Jammu and Kashmir.
Intelligence Bureau officials reveal that pressure from Khalistan elements in Canada and other countries has led the ISI to pursue this strategy. Despite attempts to radicalize the youth, the idea of a separate Khalistan nation has not gained traction due to the influence of elders in Punjab. Consequently, the BKI plans to recruit Punjab’s youth using money as an incentive.
The BKI has reportedly accumulated significant quantities of drugs, arms, and ammunition in warehouses provided by the ISI in Lahore, Islamabad, and Faizabad. Efforts are underway to transport these supplies to India. While Khalistani movements face challenges in Punjab, their international campaigns, including social media activities, have been more successful.
The ISI is actively training Khalistani elements at various camps to escalate operations in India. Recent discussions emphasized the need for unity among Khalistani terror groups to enhance impact and avoid internal competition. The revival of the Khalistan movement is a key focus, with plans extending to Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan’s strategy involves flooding Punjab with contraband and subsequently smuggling it into Jammu and Kashmir by road. This approach aims to support terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir while reviving the Khalistan movement. By intensifying activities along the Punjab border, Pakistan seeks to achieve dual objectives of promoting Khalistan and funding terrorism in the region.
