Sikhs for Justice
US-based Khalistan separatist group
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Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a US-based group campaigning for a separate Sikh state, Khalistan. India has declared it an unlawful association.Sources:1ETV Bharat3India Blooms
In July 2026 its head, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, claimed in a video that he would fund the Cockroach Janta Party protests. No report shows that any money was sent or accepted.Sources:1ETV Bharat2Republic
India first banned SFJ in 2019 and extended the ban for five years in July 2024. In January 2025 a UAPA tribunal upheld the extension, citing ties to Babbar Khalsa International and Khalistan Tiger Force, "collaboration with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to fuel militancy in Punjab", and "financing terrorism through drug smuggling".Sources:4The Tribune6Deccan Herald
SFJ and Pannun dispute claims that they are funded by Pakistan: in 2023 they sued British peer Lord Rami Ranger in London for saying so. A Canadian expert has said there is no evidence of Pakistani funding of SFJ.Sources:5Daily Pakistan7Pakistan Today
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- Banned SFJ head Pannun claims he will fund CJP protestsGroup headed by Pannun; banned in IndiaSources:ETV Bharat
- NIA charges Pannun and 15 other Sikhs for Justice membersIts members were chargedSources:ThePrint
Often appears with
- Gurpatwant Singh PannunHead of Sikhs for Justice; designated a terrorist by India2 shared events
- Cockroach Janta PartyYouth-led protest movement in India1 shared event
- Inter-Services IntelligencePakistan's military intelligence agency1 shared event
- National Investigation AgencyIndia's counter-terrorism agency1 shared event
- Nishikant DubeyBJP Member of Parliament1 shared event
- Union Government of IndiaCentral government of India1 shared event
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) TribunalIndian tribunal that reviews bans on organizations1 shared event
Money claims
Funding claims involving Sikhs for Justice. None is established unless marked Confirmed. See all money claims
- Offer claimedUS$1 million (claimed)
Sikhs for Justice⟶Cockroach Janta Party
Announced by Pannun in an unverified video with conditions. No transfer or acceptance has been reported.Sources:ETV BharatRepublicIndia Blooms
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