Indian agents threaten pro-Khalistan Sikh leader in Italy

LONDON: A leading pro-Khalistan activist in Italy has revealed that he has received a direct threat to kill from the Indian state agents asking him to stop his political activities for Khalistan or face consequences.

Gurpal Singh, who is Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Coordinator in Italy and a close associate of SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, reveals that individuals linked to the local Indian High Commissioner have set up a spy network in Italy, warned him to stop advocating for the Khalistan Referendum or else be ready to face consequences.

He said he is organising the Khalistan Freedom rally on January 26 in front of the Indian Embassy in Rome; interference from Indian agents will not hinder this activity in Italy.

Gurpal Singh has filed a complaint to the Italian law enforcement saying on January 18, 2024.

He has told the Italian police: “I state that I’m coordinator of Sikh For Justice group with offices in other nations of the world such as England and the United States. This political movement group deals with the referendum in India for the independence of a region of India”.

On 26-1-2024 a propaganda demonstration against the Indian state will be scheduled in Rome because on that day there will be the Indian Republic day and on that day, as there is the celebration of the Indian constitution where the religion in which the SIKH are Hindus. Precisely for the reason of labelling the Hindu religion, the protest is taking place.

“Precisely, for this reason, on 01-16-2024,at around 3:30 pm while I was at work, I received a call on my personal telephone number from the Italian number where I was speaking with a person of apparent male sex and with Indian accent or we spoke the Punjabi language.