Gurpatwant Singh Pannun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Khankot village, Amritsar, Punjab, India. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Organization | Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) |
| Known for | Promoting the creation of a religion-based Sikh nation split off from Punjab and many neighbouring areas in India, to be known as Khalistan |
| Notable work | Filing lawsuits against Indian officials and institutions for alleged human rights violations against Sikhs, posting videos and posters calling for damaging India, Indians and their diplomats |
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is one of the main leaders of the Khalistan movement, which advocates for a religion-based separate state to be split out from Punjab and many neighbouring areas in India, to be known as Khalistan.[1] He is the legal advisor and spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which aims to promote the idea of a separate Sikh state.[2] As of July 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs of India has declared Pannun a terrorist on the grounds of sedition and secessionism, and has requested an Interpol red notice for him.[3]
- ^ "NIA court issues Proclamation notice against SFJ's Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on Punjab Govt information". 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Who are Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the SFJ, whom India wants on Interpol's Red Notice?". 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Pro-Khalistan outfit member Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, associates booked for sedition". Deccan Herald. PTI. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2024.