Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Three Over Pro-Khalistan Graffiti Investigation
Police arrested three men in Punjab over writing pro-Khalistan messages near the Singhu border.
The police say the messages were written in early September.
Most reports name the men as Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal.
One report gives the third man’s name as Niranjan instead.
Police say Gurpatwant Singh Pannun told Preetpal to write the messages.
Pannun is also said to have claimed responsibility online.
Investigators used camera recordings to trace the suspects and found a car they believe was used.
The men are being questioned while police investigate possible links to people in Pakistan.
Delhi Police arrested three men from Faridkot, Punjab, over alleged pro-Khalistan graffiti near Delhi’s Singhu border.
Police identified the accused mainly as Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal; one report named Niranjan instead of Sheeshpal.
The graffiti was reported on September 6, although one account said it was painted on September 7 near the Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial.
Police allege Gurpatwant Singh Pannun directed the activity and claimed responsibility in a post on X.
CCTV analysis led investigators to the suspects, while police recovered an alleged getaway car and are examining possible contacts with Pannun and Pakistan-based operatives.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested three men identified in most reports as Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal; police allege Gurpatwant Singh Pannun directed the activity.
- What
- The men are accused of writing objectionable slogans and painting pro-Khalistan graffiti near the Singhu border.
- When
- The graffiti was reported on September 6; one report said it was painted on September 7, and the arrests were reported on September 12.
- Where
- The graffiti was found near Delhi’s Singhu border, including the area near the Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial; the arrests took place in Faridkot, Punjab.
- Why
- Police allege the activity was carried out on Pannun’s instructions and are investigating possible contacts with Pakistan-based operatives.
- Accused named in most reports
- Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal
- Alternative name reported
- One report identified the third accused as Niranjan rather than Sheeshpal
- Graffiti location
- Walls near the Singhu border and the Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial area
- Reported dates
- September 6 in most reports; September 7 in one account
- Investigation method
- CCTV footage was analysed to trace the suspects’ movements
- Recovered item
- A car allegedly used to carry out the graffiti
- Current status
- The suspects are being questioned at Alipur police station by Special Cell and Intelligence Bureau teams
- Legal case
- Reports say a UAPA case was already registered against Preetpal; another account said the case covered all three
Sources
Delhi Police arrest three over pro-Khalistan graffiti at Singhu border, Pannun link under probe
Khalistani graffiti lands three in jail after Delhi Police probe at Singhu border
Delhi Police arrests 3 over pro-Khalistan graffiti at Singhu border
Delhi Police Arrests 3 over Pro-Khalistan Graffiti at Singhu Border
