Punjabi nationalism
Ideology asserting that the Punjabis are a distinct nation
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| March 25 2025 | Punjab Police takes custody of an eighth aide, Varinder Singh Fauji, and transfers him to Punjab for trial. |
| March 16 2025 | The Government of Punjab announces the transfer of seven detained Waris Punjab De aides from Dibrugarh Jail to Punjab to face trial for the February 2023 Ajnala clashes, following the end of their National Security Act detention. |
| 2024 | Amritpal Singh contested and won the Lok Sabha election from Khadoor Sahib constituency as an Independent candidate, while imprisoned in Dibrugarh Jail, securing a victory with nearly 200,000 votes. |
| November 8 2024 | Inderjeet Singh Gosal, Sikhs for Justice Khalistan Referendum co-ordinator for Canada, was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon during a protest against the Indian consulate. |
| October 2024 |
2023 Sikh protests
Radio host Rishi Nagar of Calgary Red FM was assaulted after reporting on an incident at Gurdwara Dashmesh Culture Centre, where two men were arrested on firearms-related charges. The assault was described as 'particularly troubling' by Calgary Police.
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| September 1 2024 |
2023 Sikh protests
Sikhs for Justice held a rally in Toronto, featuring floats glorifying Dilawar Singh Babbar, a suicide bomber who killed former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. Some rally attendees chanted 'Kill India'.
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| January 14 2024 | At Mela Maghi in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Amritpal Singh's family members and MP Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa announced the formation of a new political party called Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De). Amritpal Singh was unable to attend due to his imprisonment, and his father Tarsem Singh was designated as the Acting President of the new party. |
| December 1 2023 |
Lakhbir Singh Rode
Lakhbir Singh Rode passed away, marking the end of his life as a prominent Khalistani separatist leader who headed the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF).
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| December 1 2023 |
Lakhbir Singh Rode
Died of a heart attack in Pakistan at the age of 71, while still being sought by Indian authorities for various alleged criminal activities including arms smuggling and conspiracy.
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| October 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Sikh activists continue demonstrations in multiple U.S. cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and New York City.
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| September 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
During the G20 summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly raised concerns about the Sikh protests in Canada with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during bilateral discussions.
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| September 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly declares India's involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, leading to a diplomatic row between Canada and India.
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| July 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Khalistani supporters set fire to the Indian consulate in San Francisco, which was subsequently extinguished by the San Francisco Fire Department.
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| June 2023 | NIA arrested Gagandeep Singh, who was allegedly a close aide of KTF operatives. |
| June 18 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was assassinated in Surrey, Canada, which escalated tensions between Sikhs and Hindus. Khalistani protesters attempted to set the Indian consulate in San Francisco on fire, but the attempt was quickly suppressed by the fire department.
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| June 18 2023 | Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, was shot dead outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, Metro Vancouver. |
| May 2023 |
Pro-Khalistan movement organizations
Paramjit Singh Panjwar, leader of Khalistan Commando Force (Panjwar), died.
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| May 2023 | India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two wanted persons at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, who were allegedly close aides of KTF's Arshdeep Singh. |
| April 23 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Amritpal Singh was arrested from Rode village in Moga district, Punjab, after being on the run for over a month. He was subsequently transferred to the high-security Dibrugarh jail in Assam state.
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| April 23 2023 | Amritpal Singh is arrested from Rode village in Moga district, Punjab, and subsequently transferred to the high-security Dibrugarh jail in Assam. |
| April 12 2023 | KTF claimed responsibility for an attack in Bathinda that resulted in the killing of four Indian Army soldiers, though local police denied their involvement in the incident. |
| March 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
India summoned Canada's High Commissioner to express strong concerns about Sikh protests occurring in Canada.
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| March 27 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
The Akal Takht held a gathering with over 50 Sikh organizations, giving an ultimatum to the Punjab Government to release arrested Sikhs. Protests were held outside the Akal Takht and Golden Temple. Simultaneous protests occurred in Toronto, where an Indian flag was burned, and in New York's Times Square, featuring a car rally with LED billboards of Amritpal Singh.
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| March 26 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
A protest was held outside the Indian embassy in Washington, D.C., where Lalit K. Jha, the Press Trust of India's Washington D.C. Chief, was assaulted by protesters.
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| March 25 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
About 500 people rallied at the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, Canada to protest crackdowns targeting Sikhs in Punjab. A smaller protest was held in Fort St. John to raise awareness about human rights violations.
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| March 22 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Police in Mohali, Punjab cleared protesters blocking roads, arresting 25 people and seizing weapons including swords, farm tools, and spears. The Superintendent of Police Navreet Singh Varak and four other officers were injured during the operation.
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| March 20 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Khalistan movement supporters vandalized the Indian Consulate in San Francisco with '#FreeAmritpal' graffiti. In Surrey, a protest was held at the Taj Park Convention Centre where journalist Sameer Kaushal was assaulted. UBC students also protested in Vancouver.
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| March 19 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Supporters of Singh pulled down the Indian flag and raised the Khalistan flag at India House in London, breaking a window. India summoned Britain's top diplomat in response, and a protester was later arrested.
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| March 18 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Indian authorities launched a massive manhunt for Amritpal Singh, accusing him of attempted murder, obstruction of law enforcement, and creating societal disharmony. The manhunt involved deploying thousands of paramilitary police and restricting mobile internet and messaging services for nearly 30 million people across Punjab state.
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| March 18 2023 | Indian authorities launch a massive manhunt for Amritpal Singh, accusing him of attempted murder and creating social disharmony. The operation involves thousands of paramilitary police and internet/messaging service restrictions affecting nearly 30 million people in Punjab. |
| March 15 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Khalistan supporters blockaded the Indian Honorary Consulate in Brisbane, Australia, forcing it to temporarily shut down.
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| February 2023 |
2023 Sikh protests
Protests begin following the registration of a first information report (FIR) against Khalistan separatist leader Amritpal Singh and his aides in Ajnala police station for alleged kidnapping and theft.
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| February 2023 | Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) was designated as a terrorist organization by the Government of India. |
| February 23 2023 | Clashes break out between Waris Punjab De supporters and police in Ajnala, Punjab, with the group criticized for carrying the Guru Granth Sahib during the confrontation. |
| November 2022 | Waris Punjab De launches a movement to promote Amrit Sanskar initiation, condemn drug usage, and oppose dowry practices through tours across Punjab. |
| September 29 2022 | Amritpal Singh becomes the second Jatedar of Waris Punjab De on 29 September 2022, succeeding Deep Sidhu. |
| March 4 2022 | A letter appears on Waris Punjab De's Facebook account appointing Amritpal Singh as the organization's leader, though the appointment remains controversial. |
| February 2022 | Deep Sidhu, the founder-chief of Waris Punjab De, died, marking a significant leadership transition for the organization. |
| February 15 2022 | Deep Sidhu's term as Jatedar of Waris Punjab De ends on 15 February 2022. |
| 2021 | Amritpal Singh joined Waris Punjab De during the ongoing farmers' protest, becoming part of the organization founded by actor and activist Deep Sidhu. |
| September 29 2021 | Sandeep Singh Sidhu (Deep Sidhu) officially announced the formation of Waris Punjab De, describing it as a pressure group to protect and fight for the rights of Punjab and raise social issues. |
| July 2021 | Gagandeep Singh was previously arrested by authorities. |
| 2020 | Waris Punjab De played a significant role in the 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest under the leadership of its founder Deep Sidhu. |
| 2018 | Captain Amarinder Singh handed over a list of wanted people, including Hardeep Singh Nijjar, to Prime Minister Trudeau during his visit to India. |
| 2015 | Jagtar Singh Tara was rearrested in Thailand and brought back to India. |
| September 2015 | A case was filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the Government of Punjab for not implementing steps to promote the Punjabi language in the province. |
| August 2015 | Pakistan Academy of Letters, International Writer's Council, and World Punjabi Congress organized the Khawaja Farid Conference, demanding establishment of a Punjabi-language university in Lahore and Punjabi as the primary instruction medium. |
| 2014 | Hardeep Singh Nijjar allegedly visited Pakistan to meet with Jagtar Singh Tara. |
| 2013 | Hardeep Singh Nijjar allegedly visited Pakistan to meet with Jagtar Singh Tara. |
| November 2011 | Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) claimed ownership of abandoned explosives found outside Ambala railway station, allegedly intended for an assassination attempt targeting an Indian politician in retaliation for the 1984 Sikh massacre. |
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