Khalistani Leader Pannun Threatens Air India Flights Amid Sikh Genocide Anniversary
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun warns against flying Air India between November 1-19, citing potential threats during a period of heightened tension.
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist, has issued a threat to Air India passengers, warning them not to fly from November 1 to November 19.
- The threat coincides with the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots, a period Pannun claims is significant for potential attacks.
- This warning comes amidst a series of hoax bomb threats to multiple Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara.
- Pannun, a dual citizen of Canada and the US, leads Sikhs for Justice, a banned group advocating for a separate Sikh state.
- The threat exacerbates existing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, following accusations of Indian involvement in targeting Khalistani elements abroad.