Tribunal upholds Sikhs for Justice ban, citing ISI collaboration
An Indian tribunal confirmed the government's case that SFJ worked with Pakistan's ISI. SFJ disputes such claims.
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A UAPA tribunal presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta upheld the five-year extension of the ban on Sikhs for Justice, first imposed in 2019 and extended in July 2024.Sources:1The Tribune2Deccan Herald
It confirmed the government's concerns about SFJ's ties to Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Tiger Force, its "collaboration with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to fuel militancy in Punjab", and "financing terrorism through drug smuggling".Sources:1The Tribune
SFJ disputes claims that it is funded by Pakistan and has sued a British peer for making them. ISI is Pakistan's intelligence agency and is unrelated to ISIS.Sources:3Daily Pakistan4Wikipedia
Where it happened
Who is involved
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) TribunalUpheld the banIndian tribunal that reviews bans on organizationsSources:1The Tribune
- Sikhs for JusticeBan upheldUS-based Khalistan separatist groupSources:1The Tribune
- Inter-Services IntelligenceNamed in the tribunal's findingsPakistan's military intelligence agencySources:1The Tribune
- Union Government of IndiaImposed the banCentral government of IndiaSources:2Deccan Herald
The story so far
2 linked events, oldest first. This event is highlighted.
- NIA charges Pannun and 15 other Sikhs for Justice membersIndia's counter-terror agency charged SFJ members over the 'Referendum 2020' secessionist campaign.
- Tribunal upholds Sikhs for Justice ban, citing ISI collaborationAn Indian tribunal confirmed the government's case that SFJ worked with Pakistan's ISI. SFJ disputes such claims.
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