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- One such raid led to the arrest of gangster and Khalistani supporter Pavittar Preet Singh, also known as Pavittar Singh Batala, who was residing in the U.
- Pavittar Singh is a close associate of SFJ (Sikhs for Justice) leader Major Singh Nijjar and was known to intimidate those who questioned Nijjar’s dominance at the Turlock Gurdwara.
- Meanwhile, the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) also issued a statement appealing to Sikh youth living in the U.
In recent days, the raids conducted by the U.S. government on Khalistani hideouts have been justified by the Sikh community residing in India. This is because Khalistanis, allegedly backed by Pakistan, are continuously attempting to carry out terrorist activities not only in India but also in countries like the United States. There is no denying that individuals like Gurpatwant Singh Pannu operate with the support—both strategic and financial—of Pakistani agencies. However, now reports are also emerging of links between Khalistanis and gangsters, though people like Pannu dismiss this as propaganda by Indian agencies.
Gunjit Singh Bakshi, the National Secretary General of Sikh Brotherhood International, believes that not only the United States but also countries like Canada should crack down on Khalistani elements. Doing so would curb Khalistani activities and simultaneously weaken terror-sponsoring countries like Pakistan.
In fact, individuals named Gurtaj Singh and Sarabjit Singh were recently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after which a series of raids have been conducted on Khalistani hideouts. One such raid led to the arrest of gangster and Khalistani supporter Pavittar Preet Singh, also known as Pavittar Singh Batala, who was residing in the U.S. Pavittar Singh is a close associate of SFJ (Sikhs for Justice) leader Major Singh Nijjar and was known to intimidate those who questioned Nijjar’s dominance at the Turlock Gurdwara. He was actively involved in pro-Khalistan activities.
During the raids, several others including SFJ members Gurlal Singh and Harkirat Singh were taken into custody. Authorities recovered three rifles, four handguns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, many of which included high-capacity magazines.
In response, SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu released a video statement supporting Pavittar Singh and admitted to his connection with Khalistan. He appealed that until convicted in court, Pavittar and his associates should be presumed innocent.
Meanwhile, the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) also issued a statement appealing to Sikh youth living in the U.S. and Canada to stay away from gangster and drug-related activities.
