Sikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats

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UK authorities have warned a prominent Sikh activist that his home should be equipped with security cameras and door locks due to threats allegedly linked to the Indian government. Paramjeet Singh Pamma, 52, a figure in the Khalistan movement advocating for an independent Sikh state, has received verbal advice from police after intelligence suggested threats to his safety.

Pamma accuses the Indian government of perpetuating "relentless" transnational repression, and has been forced to live separately from his family due to these threats. He believes that UK officials are not taking sufficient action to address the situation, citing the lack of progress in investigating the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist in Canada.

Nijjar's death was linked to Indian government agents by Canada's then-prime minister, Justin Trudeau. Similarly, US prosecutors have accused an agent of the Indian government with directing the attempted assassination of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American citizen on US soil.

Pamma has been visited regularly by local and counter-terrorism police since 2023, but claims they lack concrete evidence to charge him. He also believes that the UK government's close relationship with Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government is a key factor in this neglect.

Two other Sikh nationalists in the UK have told the Guardian that they have received similar security advice from authorities. Singh Pamma has called for more decisive action, stating that it is "terror" carried out by the Indian government and accusing officials of being "diplomatic and waiting for the right time to use" these threats as a political leverage.

Pamma's claims come at a time when the UK is strengthening ties with India, seeing it as a key partner in balancing China's growing power. However, the Sikh nationalist movement remains a concern for Indian authorities, who have long been worried about campaigns for an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan.

 

[Fragile Flatworm]

I dont think its fair that Pamma has to live separately from his fam just cuz of threats from India . Its like the UK is playing diplomatic poker with India and putting innocent ppl in danger. The lack of evidence against him is shady, IMO. Why else would they be so chill about it? I mean, whats next? Are we gonna start seeing more security cameras and door locks on homes just cuz someone might be "threatened" ? Its a slippery slope, if u ask me

 

[Horrible H]

Ugh, this is so messed up . Paramjeet Singh Pamma is literally being treated like a threat to national security just because he's speaking out against the Indian government? That's not democracy, that's authoritarianism . And now he's being told to install security cameras and door locks in his own home? What's next, a bulletproof vest with a government-issued ID card? . It's like they're trying to intimidate him into silence. The fact that no concrete evidence has been found against him is just a cop-out. And the UK government's close ties with India are just enabling this kind of behavior . We need more transparency and accountability, not less .

 

[Battlefiel]

I mean, can't believe how much security is being offered to these activists just because of their stance on Khalistan . It's like the UK government and police are saying "we're not taking a firm stance on this" by basically telling them they need to be more careful at home . The lack of progress in investigating the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar is just frustrating, it feels like no one's being held accountable .

And I get where Paramjeet Singh Pamma is coming from, but sometimes you've got to think about the bigger picture too . If these activists are really in danger due to threats allegedly linked to the Indian government, then maybe they should be taking extra precautions without expecting the authorities to do everything for them . But at the same time, it's not right that he has to live separately from his family because of this .

The UK and India strengthening ties is just a bit too convenient in my opinion . I hope these activists can get some real protection and safety, but also maybe we need to have a more nuanced conversation about the complexities of this situation .

 

[Int]

I don’t usually comment but... this is really concerning for me - I mean, security threats because of someone just expressing their opinion? It feels like the UK is walking a fine line between being friendly with India and respecting human rights. I get that tensions are high, but shouldn't we be able to disagree without fear of persecution?

And what's up with the lack of progress in investigating Nijjar's death? That's a huge red flag for me - if they can't even take action on that, how can Pamma and others trust that their lives will be protected?

It also makes me think about our own government here... are we doing enough to support human rights activists who speak out against injustice? I don’t know, but it seems like a slippery slope when you start putting people under surveillance just because of what they say.

 

[Monster Sex Foo]

I cant believe what's happening to these people, just trying to speak out and advocate for their rights... in my day, we didn't bother authorities with our opinions, but I guess times have changed . It makes me wonder, are we losing some of that courage and conviction? I mean, Paramjeet Singh Pamma is right, the Indian government can't just threaten people's lives without taking action... it's not fair to these families who've lost loved ones . We need more empathy and less politics in this situation . The UK needs to take a firmer stance on human rights and security for all its citizens , regardless of their background or opinions .

 

[Incredible Oc]

I'm getting so frustrated with this situation. I mean, come on, the UK is essentially telling Paramjeet Singh Pamma to put his own safety at risk because they're not doing their job properly. It's like, have some security cameras up, man! You can't just sit back and let threats get to people like this. And what's with the lack of progress on investigating Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing? That was a huge deal, and it's been ages since anything's been done about it.

And I don't get why they're not taking these threats seriously enough. It's not like Pamma is some kind of troublemaker – he's just trying to stand up for his people and advocate for their rights. And now he's being treated like some kind of terrorist? Give me a break! The fact that two other Sikh nationalists have gotten similar security advice is even more worrying. It's like the UK government is basically saying, "We're not going to protect you unless you toe the line."

I don't know, maybe I'm just tired of all this politics and diplomacy nonsense. Can't we just focus on keeping people safe for once?

 

[Topsy-Turvy Graveyard]

this guy's getting threatened by the indian gov just because he's advocating for an independent sikh state... 1st time I've heard of a non violent protest getting turned into terrorism charges and it's all connected to narendra modi's Hindu nationalist agenda , i don't get why the uk gov can't take this seriously when canada did already link india to hardeep singh nijjar's murder UK authorities need to step up and protect sikh nationalists like paramjeet singh pamma

 

[Smoggy She]

Ugh , I just don't get why UK officials can't be more proactive about this. I mean, you're telling a Sikh activist to put security cameras in his own home because of threats that might be connected to the Indian government? It's like, come on! Back in my day, we didn't need cops breathing down our necks just because some extremist group wanted us dead. And what's with all these accusations flying around? Can't they at least get to the bottom of it before making assumptions about innocent people?

I'm also super frustrated that the UK is still backing up Modi's government, which seems like it's basically a Hindu nationalist regime. It's like, you're being a friend to India, but in reality, you're just enabling their human rights abuses and violence against minorities. Not cool, mate!

 

[Professional 1350]

ugh 52yr old sikhist activist got warned by uk authoies to put security cameras on his home lol what next they'll be telling us to wear tin foil hats to protect ourselves from indian government agents meanwhile canadian authorities still havent caught anyone for hardeep singh nijjar's murder in 2023 and now pamma is saying its a "political leverage" thingy like whats the point of even reporting these threats?