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NewsIndiaKhalistani separatist Pannun dead? Social media abuzz with his accident reports

Khalistani separatist Pannun dead? Social media abuzz with his accident reports

Rumour mill has been abuzz with news of pro-Khalistan activist and SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun being killed in a road accident in the United States. However, there are counterclaims too, saying that the information is not correct.

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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was officially labeled as a terrorist by the Indian government on July 1, 2020 (Photo: File)

India Today News Desk

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 6, 2023 14:35 IST

Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has become a talking point on social media with many people speculating that the founder of the separatist Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has been killed in a road accident in the United States. The speculation comes days after three Khalistani terrorists--Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Avtar Singh Khanda--were killed in a span of 45 days abroad.

This week, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joined the list of dreaded Khalistani terrorists shot dead in foreign countries. However, there is no official confirmation of his death.

I made this poster today afternoon and it was made public through The Chanakya Dialogues Hindi at 6 PM IST.
Unconfirmed reports say that Pannun is dead. I don’t know the truth. Let’s wait for a couple of days to get clarity.
If Pannun is alive, this offer stands. If not, I will... pic.twitter.com/oyNct3TtfV — Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) July 5, 2023

Speculations are rife over the fate of India's wanted Khalistani Terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun who was reported missing since last many days. There is a buzz online that Pannun has been killed in a road mishap in United States. However, there is no confirmation regarding the... pic.twitter.com/6FY2XY1Fdw — Eagle Eye (@SortedEagle) July 5, 2023

"Karma hit back like this #khalistani leader #Pannu died in #RoadAccident in US. He always threatened PM #Modi, always incited ppl off separating #Punjab from India but he never talked of #Pakistani Punjab which is 56% of #khalistan. 4th Khalistani died in 2 months," a Twitter user wrote.

Awaiting confirmation. If true major setback for Khalistani movement
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu dies in road accident in USA. He was hiding since 3 other terrorists - Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Avatar Singh Khanda & Paramjit Singh Panjwar - die in the last 60 days. — Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (@kakar_harsha) July 5, 2023

"Karma has no menu. What goes around comes around, and sometimes you get what's coming around. Karma is like a boomerang, what you give out will always come back to you. #khalistani Sikh Gurpatwant Singh #Pannu died in a road accident in America today RIP#pannurip #pannudeath," another user wrote.

Karma has no menu. What goes around comes around, and sometimes you get what's coming around. Karma is like a boomerang, what you give out will always come back to you. #khalistani Sikh Gurpatwant Singh #Pannu died in a road accident in America today RIP#pannurip #pannudeath... pic.twitter.com/fhsWfuiGVf — Paraminder Singh Virdi (@virdiparaminder) July 5, 2023

#BreakingNews
Reports that Khalistani terrorist Pannu has died in a road accident in the US.
Confirmation awaited. pic.twitter.com/xQ5840KwsI — Nobert Elekes (@N0rbertElekes) July 5, 2023

'SFJ CHIEF ALIVE'

Even as reports and claims emerge on social media that Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has died in a road accident, there are counterclaims saying that the information is not correct.

The news of Pannu’s death was refuted by Sukhi Chahal, founder, CEO and editor-in-chief of The Khalsa Today, which is based in the US. Chahal insisted that Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was alive.

“Regarding news about the alleged car accident in my neighbourhood in California and the death of SFJ’s Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, I would like to emphasise that the information is fake and false. I kindly urge everyone to refrain from spreading his misinformation," Chahal tweeted.

Regarding the news about the alleged car accident in my neighborhood in California and the death of SFJ Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, I would like to emphasize that the information is FAKE & FALSE. I kindly urge everyone to refrain from spreading this misinformation. pic.twitter.com/aOy1MeLRRr — Sukhi Chahal ll àè¸àéàéñàè–àé€ àèšàè¾àè¹àè² (@realSukhiChahal) July 5, 2023

Some unverified reports have also claimed that the SFJ chief is alive.

Contrary to some unconfirmed media reports suggesting Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu is dead, Khalistani propaganda outlet “Baaz News” says he is very much alive.
Gotta trust the terrorist mouthpiece. — Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) July 5, 2023

A video of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun standing outside the UN Headquarters in New York was also posted by a Twitter user in which Gurpatwant Singh Pannun can be purportedly heard saying that one day Khalistani flag will be put up at the consulate.

Told you #Pannu is doing okay. My goofy babe. https://t.co/LxtQ1Cl0uV pic.twitter.com/l594LBWSRQ — Puneet Sahani (@puneet_sahani) July 6, 2023

Pannun was reportedly untraceable for the past few days after the murder of three dreaded Khalistani terrorists - Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Paramjit Singh Panjwar and Avatar Singh Khanda, in the UK.

He was officially labeled as a terrorist by the Indian government on July 1, 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Pannun gained notoriety for spearheading the Khalistan 2020 referendum across multiple Western nations.

On Tuesday, a Khalistani poster calling India’s High Commissioner to Ottawa Sanjay Kumar Verma and Consul General in Toronto Apoorva Srivastava as “killers” of the Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar sparked outrage in India.

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Adarsh T R

Published On:

Jul 6, 2023

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