The Sikh Federation UK’s leader, Dabinderjit Singh, has brought attention to the life threats faced by Murtaza Ali Shah, a prominent Pakistani journalist working for GEO News, allegedly from the Indian state due to his coverage of Khalistan issues and pro-Khalistan Sikh activists.
In an interview with the Sikh Channel called Akaal TV, Dabinderjit Singh revealed that the Metropolitan Police is aware of the threats to Murtaza Ali Shah’s life from India. Shah’s coverage of Sikh issues, including the Khalistan Referendum organized by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has allegedly landed him on India’s hit list, leading to the ban of his social media accounts in India last year.
Dabinderjit Singh highlighted that the UK’s intelligence center, GCHQ, is likely aware of these threats, given its monitoring capabilities. He referenced the recent deaths of Sikh activists, attributing them to India’s alleged involvement in terrorism abroad.
The Pakistani Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Qazi cited “credible evidence” linking Indian agents to the killings of Pakistani citizens on Pakistani soil, alleging a sophisticated international setup.
Moreover, intelligence agencies in Canada, the UK, the US, and Pakistan have issued warnings to pro-Khalistan activists regarding threats from Indian state agents, with Canada openly accusing India of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a local Khalistan Referendum leader, on Canadian soil.
Additionally, the US State Department revealed foiled plots by the Indian state to assassinate SFJ founder Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. These incidents, including the mysterious death of pro-Khalistan leader Avtar Singh Khanda in Birmingham, have sparked calls for justice.
Reports indicate that UK intelligence issued Osman Warning letters to Sikh activists in the West Midlands, alerting them to threats from Indian state agents. The Sikh Federation has criticized both the current and previous UK governments for allegedly appeasing the Hindutva regime.
The revelations underscore the complex dynamics surrounding Khalistan issues and the alleged involvement of state actors, raising concerns about the safety of individuals involved in activism and journalism in the region.
