ENEMIES OF THE STATE

THE KHALISTAN MOVEMENT DRAWS FUEL FROM A GLOBAL NETWORK OF OPERATIVES, SAY SECURITY OFFICIALS

OLD HORSES

Paramjit Singh Panjwar

He is the chief of the Khalistan Commando Force. Based in Lahore since 1994; wife and two sons live in Frankfurt. Allegedly runs a narcotics smuggling network in India

Wadhawa Singh Babbar

The Lahorebased chief of Babbar Khalsa International. Prior to demonetisation, he was allegedly handling the counterfeit Indian currency network for the ISI

Gajinder Singh ‘Hijacker’

Chief of the Dal Khalsa (International). Mobilises support for Sikh preachers and dominates Sikh politics from Lahore

Ranjeet Singh Neeta

The Lahore-based chief of banned terror group Khalistan Zindabad Force has links with Hizbul Mujahideen. Using drones, this network allegedly sends ammunition into Punjab

Lakhbir Singh Rode

Nephew of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and head of the International Sikh Youth Federation. Reportedly stays at Nankana Sahib in Lahore; allegedly mobilises Khalistan forces in Europe

Mehal Singh Babbar

A former IAF officer, Mehal heads the Babbar Khalsa International (Resham Singh Group). He is allegedly very close to Khalistan groups in Europe and the UK. Was last spotted in Europe

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Gurpatwant Singh Pannu

The founder of Sikhs for Justice migrated to the US in the 1990s and began running a taxi. Later, he turned attorney to help migrants from Punjab get political asylum in the US

Paramjit Singh Pamma

A petty criminal in the 1990s, he allegedly worked with terrorists like Wadhawa Singh Babbar and Jagtar Singh Tara. Took political asylum in the UK

Gurmeet Singh Bagga

Lives in Germany. He allegedly provides drones for his associate Ranjeet Neeta in Pakistan to drop consignments in Punjab

Mo Dhaliwal

Vancouver-based, considered to be close to Canadian politician Jagmeet Dhaliwal. Launched the Poetic Justice Foundation and is considered to be the brain behind the media ‘toolkit’ on the farmers’ protests

Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Heads the Khalistan Tiger Force, is based in Vancouver. Allegedly promotes terrorist activity in India by identifying potential recruits and arranging for their training

Bhagat Singh Brar

Based out of Canada. Frequently visits Pakistan allegedly to meet radical community leaders and ISI officials to allegedly organise and coordinate anti-India activities abroad