In a disturbing development, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the leader of the banned Sikh For Justice (SFJ) and a designated Khalistani terrorist, has issued a video message threatening Indian-American citizens. Pannun's threats come just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora during his visit to the United States.
In the 90-second video, Pannun accuses Indian-American Hindus who participated in Modi’s reception of “treason” and demands that they leave the United States. He characterizes them as "followers of Modi's violent Hindutva ideology" and reiterates the SFJ's separatist goal of establishing an independent Khalistan through a referendum.
Pannun further alleges that these individuals are "promoting India's transnational repression in America" and are "not loyal to the American constitution." He directly addresses Prime Minister Modi, demanding that he "take his Indo-American Hindutva followers back to India." Pannun also warns Modi that his immunity as Prime Minister will not shield him forever, referencing past actions against Sikh separatists.
This inflammatory video has sparked widespread condemnation. It underscores the persistent threat that Khalistani extremists pose to the Indian community in the United States. It also serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need to combat terrorism and extremism in all its forms.
