With the arrest of the accused Malak Singh, the Delhi Police have thwarted the painting of Pro Khalistani graffiti on various locations just before the World Cup Final, including Delhi Airport, on the direction of Gurpatwat Singh, the head of the banned terrorist organization SFJ (Sikh for Justice).
The case traces back to September 27, just before the G20 Summit in Delhi, where several pro-Khalistani slogans were painted on Yuddhistir Setu near the ISBT Khasmere Gate.
According to police officials, the accused was previously involved in similar graffiti paintings at various locations in Haryana. On November 5, “Punjab is not part of India, SFJ” was painted on Kurukshetra railway station, and similarly, “Khalistan welcomes the G20 in Delhi” was also painted by him in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Many such small incidents were reported where pro-Khalistani slogans were painted in other parts of Haryana.
The officials said that after painting Pro-Khalistani slogans on Yuddhistir Setu, he sent photos and videos of the same to Pannu, who then uploaded these videos on various social media platforms.
During the analysis of his mobile phone, it was found that he was directed by Pannu to paint pro-Khalistani slogans at government buildings and Delhi Airport on November 19, the final of the World Cup, according to officials.
Pannu, in his latest video, urged Sikhs not to travel by Air India for the final match of the ICC World Cup, and painting Pro-Khalistani slogans was the second plan of Pannu to disturb peace in the area, which was foiled by Delhi Police.
The police have recovered two mobile phones from the possession of the accused, and further investigation is ongoing, said H.G.S. Dhaliwal, Special Commissioner of Police, in his media statement.
