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SFJ Expands Punjab Poster Campaign Ahead of Assembly Elections
Officials say a banned group called Sikhs for Justice is increasing its poster and graffiti campaign in Punjab.
The campaign supports the idea of Khalistan, which the group wants to create as a separate state.
Officials say the group is focusing on villages before the Punjab Assembly elections.
They allege that people are being paid Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for each poster.
Recruits are also reportedly asked to make videos of their work.
Authorities fear the videos could spread anger and persuade more young people to join.
They also say false information about religion could create conflict between communities.
Security agencies are already dealing with drones carrying weapons and drugs from Pakistan.
Officials believe the campaign may keep security forces busy while other illegal activities take place.
Officials allege Sikhs for Justice is expanding pro-Khalistan graffiti and poster activity across rural Punjab.
The group reportedly pays between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 for each propaganda poster.
Officials say recruits are instructed to record their activities and send videos to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Authorities believe the campaign aims to spread misinformation, create communal tensions and attract young recruits.
Security officials also fear the activity could divert attention while weapons and narcotics are smuggled through drones from Pakistan.
- Who
- Sikhs for Justice, allegedly acting on instructions from its chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and local operatives in Punjab.
- What
- An alleged campaign involving pro-Khalistan posters, wall graffiti, vandalism, videos and disinformation.
- Where
- Across rural Punjab, with a related graffiti incident reported at the Singhu border.
- When
- Ahead of Punjab Assembly elections scheduled for next year; three men were arrested last week over related graffiti at the Singhu border.
- Why
- Officials say the objectives are to spread pro-Khalistan messaging, create communal tensions, recruit young people and divert security agencies from other threats.
Key facts
- Group
- Sikhs for Justice, described in the article as a banned pro-Khalistan outfit.
- Leader
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, described by the article as a proscribed terrorist.
- Reported payment
- Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for each propaganda poster.
- Primary target
- Rural areas of Punjab.
- Reported messaging
- Pro-Khalistan posters, graffiti and disinformation, including content related to religion.
- Recent arrests
- Delhi Police arrested three men over pro-Khalistan graffiti at the Singhu border.
- Additional security concern
- Officials say sophisticated drones from Pakistan have been used to drop arms, ammunition and narcotics.
Quotes
An Intelligence Bureau official
Intelligence Bureau official discussing SFJ’s social-media operations
“The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) has invested a lot in this team as it realises the importance of propaganda. Moreover, the Khalistan issue will always remain in the discourse as long as the social media team can ensure that the content posted has a wide reach.”
thehansindia.com
“The SFJ has directed some of its members in Punjab to focus extensively on the rural parts of the state. They have been told to put out posters and also paint pro-Khalistan content on walls.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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