Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun says FBI warned him about new ‘imminent threat’ to life
This reported threat comes days before Pannun's organisation, Sikhs for Justice, is scheduled to hold a non-binding referendum in Edmonton, Canada, on Sunday.
Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual American and Canadian citizen, claims the FBI has advised him of an "imminent threat to my life". Following a foiled assassination plot in 2023 allegedly orchestrated by a former Indian intelligence official, Pannun received a warning from FBI agents at his New York City residence.
They stated they are investigating leads and suspect the threat is linked to his potential travel to Canada. Pannun's organization, Sikhs for Justice, plans to hold a referendum in Edmonton, Canada, on October 18 where Sikhs will decide if Punjab should become the independent nation of Khalistan. Despite the FBI's warning, Pannun insists the main issue is whether the right to Sikh self-determination "can be stopped through assassination threats."
The renewed threats follow ongoing legal proceedings for the 2023 plot, with former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav and Indian national Nikhil Gupta recently charged. The previous assassination attempt occurred in June 2023, coinciding with the murder of Pannun's friend, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, by a Canadian authorities. India has labeled Pannun a terrorist for his anti-India activities and Khalistani separatism advocacy.
Pannun has been involved in promoting secessionist propaganda, inciting violence, and radicalizing Sikh diaspora members.
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