NIA books Pannun over his call to stop Modi from hoisting flag, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• The NIA has filed a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for allegedly instigating Sikh soldiers.
• Pannun offered a ₹11-crore reward to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from hoisting the national flag at Red Fort on August 15.
• The case was registered following a reference from the Ministry of Home Affairs based on a video posted on August 10.
• Pannun is accused of attempting to disrupt India's sovereignty and territorial integrity by unveiling a new map of Khalistan.

Detailed Insights:

• Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a designated terrorist, leads the banned organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), operating from the U.S.
• The FIR alleges that Pannun aims to spread disaffection among Sikhs against India by forming a Shaheed Jatha to fight against the country.
• The charges against Pannun include violations of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• The new map of Khalistan, as declared by Pannun, includes Punjab, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

Key Concepts Involved:

• NIA (National Investigation Agency): India's primary counter-terrorism law enforcement agency.
• UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act): Indian law aimed at preventing unlawful activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India.
• Khalistan: A separatist movement seeking to create a separate Sikh state in India.