Brampton: Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a Khalistani terrorist has issued fresh threats against Hindu temples, including the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, in a video released by the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) that was reportedly shot in Brampton, Canada, warns of potential attacks on November 16 and 17, with Pannun vowing to “shake the foundations” of Ayodhya, a significant Hindu site. Pannun’s statement targets one of India’s holiest sites, accusing it of symbolizing the “violent Hindutva ideology.” He further threatened Indians in Canada, advising them to stay away from Hindu temples on those dates. The SFJ leader has also made previous threats, including warnings to avoid Air India flights during the period coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which he refers to as the “Sikh genocide.”
Pertinent to mention that Pannun was designated a terrorist by the Indian government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in July 2020. Despite facing several arrest warrants, he continues to operate from Canada and the United States, where he has been able to incite violence with little legal repercussions.
