NIA searches multiple locations in Punjab in Pannun case
Sep 20, 2024
New Delhi [India], September 20 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at four locations across Punjab in a case related to the promotion of terror-related activities and violence by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader and pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun.
NIA teams swooped down at one location in Moga, two locations in Bathinda, and one location in Mohali at premises connected with suspects in the case RC-30/2023/NIA/DLI, the NIA stated.
The searches led to the seizure of various incriminating materials, including digital devices, which are under examination.
The case relates to the conspiracy by Pannun with other members of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
NIA had registered the case against Pannun on 17th November 2023, under sections 120B, 153A and 506 of the IPC, and sections 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 18B 8 20 of UA(P) Act, 1967.
Further investigations are underway.
Pannun is an India-designated terrorist who holds American and Canadian citizenship.
