Punjab And Khalistani Issue: Freeing Radicals Can Have Dire Effects, Whatever Be Their Bluster
The people of Punjab are in shock. In addition to a statewide internet blackout, the effort to apprehend Khalistani rebel Amritpal Singh has revealed that he has "connection" to both Pakistan's ISI and the Islamic State. Actors with nefarious intentions have put money into him, using the ongoing concerns of a subset of Sikhs as a springboard to disrupt India's social fabric and security. Although the Khalistan problem has been brewing for some time, our monitoring and intelligence failed to anticipate Amritpal's show of force. The Sikh community has been vocal about its frustration with the sluggish handling of the 2015 sacrilege charges, and the trial of primary accused Dera Sacha Sauda founder Ram Rahim and followers has yet to begin. In a recent high court petition, the Aam Aadmi...
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