SFJ chief Pannun claims FBI warned him of fresh threat ahead of Canada visit
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, leader of the Sikhs for Justice group, claims the FBI has issued a warning regarding a fresh threat to his life ahead of his travel to Canada. This follows similar warnings issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to other Khalistan Referendum organizers.
Why it matters
The situation underscores escalating geopolitical tensions involving India, Canada, and the United States regarding the Khalistan separatist movement and the safety of its activists.
NEW DELHI: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice, has claimed to have received an intimation from FBI, warning him about an imminent, fresh theat to his life. In a statement, Pannun said the FBI issued a "duty to warn" communication to him on Oct 15, particularly in connection with travel from the United States to Canada to participate in the October 18 Khalistan Referendum in Edmonton, Alberta.The FBI warning follows recent warnings by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to Pannun allegedly concerning threats to his life and residence in Ontario.In August 2026, the Canadian RCMP had also issued a "Duty to Warn” notifications to three "Khalistan Referendum" organizers:…
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