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| Born | Khankot village, Amritsar, Punjab, India. |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, activist |
| Organization | Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) |
| Known for | Advocating for self-determination of Sikhs in Punjab, promoting Khalistan |
| Notable work | Filing lawsuits against Indian officials and institutions for alleged human rights violations against Sikhs |
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is an activist that advocates for a separate state for Sikhs in Punjab. He is the legal advisor and spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which aims to promote the idea of a separate Sikh state, Khalistan. The current Indian administration views Pannun as a terrorist due to his views and actions in facilitating referendums of international Sikh residents in countries like the UK and Australia.
Early life and background
Pannun was born and brought up in Khankot village on the outskirts of Amritsar, Punjab, India. His father, Mahinder Singh, was a former employee with Punjab State Agricultural Marketing Board (Punjab Mandi Board, PSAMB).
Activities
Pannun has been actively involved in lobbying for the cause of Khalistan and has been organizing events and rallies in different parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He has also been involved in filing lawsuits against Indian officials and institutions in international courts, alleging human rights violations against Sikhs. Pannun has taken credit for various terrorist incidents in India. In April 2023, he threatened Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his visit to Assam. In June 2023 there were rumours of Pannun going into hiding after the killing of three major Khalistani activists in 2 months.
Legal issues
In 2020, Pannun was declared a designated terrorist by Government of India and his agricultural land was attached under Section 51A of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Pannun is facing 22 criminal cases, including three of sedition, in Punjab, India. In October 2022, Interpol rejected India’s second request to issue a Red Corner Notice on terror charges against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, citing not enough information.
References
- https://royalpatiala.in/nia-court-issues-proclamation-notice-against-sfjs-gurpatwant-singh-pannun-on-punjab-govt-information/
- "Who are Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the SFJ, whom India wants on Interpol's Red Notice?". 12 October 2022.
- "In Khankot village, few know of Pannu's ancestral roots".
- "Who are Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the SFJ, whom India wants on Interpol's Red Notice?".
- "Detailed info of terrorist Pannun and SFJ discussed".
- "Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and What is SFJ?". 12 May 2022.
- "Gurpatwant Pannu wanted in 22 cases but Interpol won't act : The Tribune India".
- ^ "Separatist Gurpatwant Pannun in hiding as 3 Khalistani terrorists die in 45 days". India Today. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
- "Government of India Gazette on Individual Terrorists under UAPA" (PDF).
- "Gurpatwant Pannu wanted in 22 cases but Interpol won't act".
- "Interpol rejects Delhi Red Corner request for Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun".
- "Why Interpol Refused India's Request For Notice Against Khalistani Leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun".
- "Interpol Sent Back India's Request For Notice Against Khalistan Separatist".
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