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- Khalistanis are quick to desecrate Indian symbols but mum when Sikh daughters are violated by gangs from a nation that has historically oppressed Sikhs and continues to do so still, be it the Gurdwaras in Pakistan going to ruins, forced conversions, persecution of minorities, the list goes on.
- In a video dripping with delusion, he proclaimed that once Punjab is “liberated from Indian occupation,” the Tricolor will be replaced with the Khalistan flag, and Indian embassies will morph into outposts of his fantasy “Democratic Republic of Khalistan.
- In a brazen, shameful act of sabotage, Khalistan extremists stormed the Indian Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, on January 22, 2026, ripping down the sacred Tricolor and hoisting their Khalistan flag in its place.
In a brazen, shameful act of sabotage, Khalistan extremists stormed the Indian Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, on January 22, 2026, ripping down the sacred Tricolor and hoisting their Khalistan flag in its place. This isn’t a triumph of self-determination; it’s a pathetic tantrum by fringe radicals who thrive on chaos while cowering from real threats to their community. Timed cynically ahead of EU leaders’ participation in India’s Republic Day celebrations, this stunt reeks of desperation, aiming to embarrass India on the global stage. But let’s call it what it is: criminal vandalism that drags innocent host nations like Croatia into a quagmire of international tension.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the self-styled “General Counsel” of the proscribed Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), couldn’t resist gloating. In a video dripping with delusion, he proclaimed that once Punjab is “liberated from Indian occupation,” the Tricolor will be replaced with the Khalistan flag, and Indian embassies will morph into outposts of his fantasy “Democratic Republic of Khalistan.” Pannun’s rhetoric isn’t just inflammatory, it’s a blueprint for terrorism disguised as activism. This isn’t about Sikh rights; it’s a direct assault on India’s sovereignty, backed by countries such as Pakistan, echoing the violent separatist campaigns that have claimed thousands of lives. By violating the Vienna Convention on diplomatic premises, these thugs aren’t asserting “Sikh self-determination”, they’re inviting backlash from European governments weary of foreign extremists turning their soil into battlegrounds.
And here’s the rub: such acts of “bravery” abroad are putting host countries in a soup. Croatia, a peaceful EU member, now faces the headache of investigating this breach, potentially straining ties with India, a key economic partner. We’ve seen this playbook before: Khalistani vandalism in Canada, the UK, and the US has led to arrests, diplomatic protests, and heightened security around Indian missions. These radicals exploit Western freedoms to sow discord, but when the hammer falls, as it inevitably will, it’s the local authorities who clean up the mess. Why not channel that energy into something productive? Because destruction is easier than dialogue.
Pannun and his ilk peddle a victim narrative laced with half-truths and outright lies. India’s thriving Sikh community, from top military brass to business leaders and cultural icons. Criminalization of dissent? Perhaps they mean holding accountable those who incite violence, like Pannun himself, designated a terrorist by India.
But the real hypocrisy shines through in their deafening silence on atrocities that don’t fit their anti-India agenda. Just last month, on December 30, 2025, a 16-year-old Sikh girl in London’s Hounslow was abducted, blackmailed, and gang-raped by a Pakistani-origin grooming gang, men in their 40s preying on vulnerable teens.
Over 200 brave Sikhs stormed the flat to rescue her after police dithered, leading to the arrest of the main accused and his accomplices. This isn’t an isolated horror; UK grooming gangs, disproportionately involving Pakistani men, have targeted Sikh girls for years, as documented in scandals from Rotherham to Rochdale. Where was Pannun’s outrage? Why no SFJ campaigns against these predators? No flag-hoisting protests at Pakistani embassies? Because it doesn’t serve their narrative, and also, how can they protest against their funders? Khalistanis are quick to desecrate Indian symbols but mum when Sikh daughters are violated by gangs from a nation that has historically oppressed Sikhs and continues to do so still, be it the Gurdwaras in Pakistan going to ruins, forced conversions, persecution of minorities, the list goes on.
This selective bravery exposes the Khalistan movement for what it is: a grift fueled by sinister donations, exploiting genuine Sikh grievances for personal gain. Pannun, safely ensconced in the US, issues threats from afar while real Sikhs in India build, serve, and prosper. India won’t be cowed by flag-swapping stunts or empty threats. It’s time for the international community to crack down on these extremists, revoke their platforms, and protect diplomatic sanctity. And to Pannun: If he’s so bold, why not confront the groomers terrorizing our own? Until then, your “revolution” is just noise: hollow, hypocritical, and headed for history’s dustbin.
