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Image Source : AP Khalistan Movement The Khalistan movement, advocating for an independent Sikh homeland, has had a significant presence in Canada for several decades. This article delves into the history, impact, recent incidents, India's response, and current status of the Khalistan movement within the Canadian context. Examining its origins, key events, controversies, and the complexities surrounding the movement provides a comprehensive understanding of its evolution and significance. Historical Background: The Khalistan movement emerged in the 1970s and gained momentum during the 1980s in response to perceived grievances among Sikh communities, particularly in Punjab, India. Comprehending the historical context of the movement helps shed light on its roots and the subsequent migration of Sikhs to Canada. Migration to Canada: The Indian diaspora, including Sikhs, has played a vital role in shaping Canada's multicultural fabric. Sikhs began migrating to Canada in significant numbers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The motivations behind this migration, as well as the socio-political factors that influenced the Khalistani sentiment within the community, should be explored. Key Events and Movements: The Khalistan movement experienced several notable events and movements within Canada. From protests and rallies to the rise of political organizations advocating for Khalistan, such as the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Babbar Khalsa International (BKI...

Key points: • Two anti-Khalistan protesters were arrested for possessing knives at a Khalistan "referendum" vote at Minchinbury on Sunday • Police are also investigating the alleged assault of a man who had a pro-Khalistan sticker on his car • The latest outbreaks of violence are being closely monitored by both state and federal government officials Some Sikh community members gathered at a construction site in Minchinbury in Sydney's western suburbs on Sunday to hold the latest "referendum" in favour of establishing a new state called Khalistan in India's Punjab region. Khalistan supporters in the Sikh diaspora in several Western nations have held similar events to build their movement's profile, and have already held public "votes" – which are non-binding and have no legal impact – in both Melbourne and Brisbane. India's government and some Indian community groups in Australia have been angered by the referenda, saying the movement's backers are stirring up hate and running an agenda explicitly aimed at splintering India. Some Indian politicians have also accused Pakistan's government of funding the movement to destabilise its neighbour. But the groups running the referenda argue that Sikhs need their own homeland because they face increasing political repression and discrimination in India, and that they are simply exercising their democratic rights in Australia by holding the events. Sunday's vote in Minchinbury saw tensions rise again, with dozens of protesters from S...

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Amritpal Singh News Updates: Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh releases another video, says will come out before people soon When a massive combing operation is on in around three dozen villages of district Hoshiarpur, radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has released his second video virtually pushing Akal Takht jathedar to call Sarbat Khalsa on Vaisakhi at Takht Damdama Sahib and also stating that soon he would come out before the people. He has also claimed that if he is remaining out of police net, it is Guru’s will for a bigger purpose. Stay with TOI for all updates: Read Less When a massive combing operation is on in around three dozen villages of district Hoshiarpur, radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh has released his second video virtually pushing Akal Takht jathedar to call Sarbat Khalsa on Vaisakhi at Takht Damdama Sahib and also stating that soon he would come out before the people. He has also claimed that if he is remaining out of police net, it is Guru’s will for a bigger purpose. The self-styled preacher’s call for the Akal Takht Jathedar to take a “very tough stance” against the state government and urging the community members to reach Sarbat Khalsa in maximum numbers is being interpreted by some Sikh community leaders as being against tradition. Jarnail Singh Sakhira, one of the organisers of the November 2015 Sarbat Khalsa at Chabba village near Amritsar, is clear that Sarbat Khalsa cannot be convened by a single person. “A single person can’t give...

New Delhi: Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh is on the run from the Punjab Police, who are trying to arrest him, sources have said. At least 78 people have been arrested and some have been detained for questioning, the police said. Daljeet Singh Kalsi, who handles finance for Amritpal Singh, has been arrested in Haryana's Gurgaon by the Punjab Police. A special team of the state police, comprising personnel from seven districts, had followed the Khalistani leader's convoy while he was on his way to Jalandhar's Shahkot tehsil. Sources said he was last seen speeding away on a motorcycle. Internet has been snapped across Punjab till 12 pm Sunday as Amritpal Singh's aides started circulating frantic videos appealing to supporters to reach Shahkot. Anticipating disturbance, a large contingent of police has been deployed outside Amritpal Singh's village, Jallupur Khaira, in Amritsar district. Sources said police and paramilitary forces have sealed the village. Sources said the state government waited for the G20 event to get over to initiate action against him. Amritpal Singh leads "Waris Punjab De", a radical organisation started by actor and activist Deep Sidhu, who died in a road accident in February last year. The police closed all roads and set up huge barricades in Shahkot as they had prior information of Amritpal Singh's visit. The Khalistani leader, who has been active in Punjab for a few years, is often seen escorted by armed supporters. Amritpal Singh was at the centre ...

Prior to his arrest, Amritpal tried to India Today had earlier reported that Amritpal Singh underwent eye surgery in Georgia to look exactly like Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale before coming back to India in 2022. During questioning, he confessed to visiting Georgia, but claimed that he went there for eye treatment. Meanwhile, sources said that Amritpal Singh suffers from schizophrenia, a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. He has a rigid personality, but also suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they said. Apart from this, Amritpal Singh has been taking Fludac Tablet, commonly used for the diagnosis or treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorder and other ailments, sources added. The medications are said to have impacted serotonin, which is a natural mood stabilizer that controls well-being and happiness. Sources said that Amritpal Singh was already on medication before his arrest and was continuing with medical treatment. WHAT INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED SO FAR Amritpal Singh remained tight-lipped during his questioning, sources said. The probe agency are particularly interested in the money trail linked to the separatist leader, but are yet to establish a Pakistani link. Sources believe that there was funding from Sikh religious organisations, including some from abroad. Bikramjit Tarun Rathi, who is a close aide of Amritpal Singh and was the treasurer of Waris Punjab De, could know more a...