Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun is one of the main leaders of the Khalistan movement, which advocates for a religion-based separate state to be split out from Punjab and many neighbouring areas in India, to be known as Khalistan. He is the legal advisor and spokesperson for Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which aims to promote the idea of a separate Sikh state. As of July 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs of India has declared Pannun a terrorist on the grounds of sedition and secessionism, and has requested an Interpol red notice for him.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun | |
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| Born | Khankot village, Amritsar, Punjab, India. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Organization | Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) |
| Known for | Promoting the creation of a religion-based Sikh nation split off from Punjab and many neighbouring areas in India, to be known as Khalistan |
| Notable work | Filing lawsuits against Indian officials and institutions for alleged human rights violations against Sikhs, posting videos and posters calling for damaging India, Indians and their diplomats |
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