New Delhi, Jan 23 (UNI) Delhi Police Special Cell on Friday registered an FIR against Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for allegedly threatening to create unrest in Delhi ahead of Republic Day.
The case has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertain to promoting enmity between groups, acts prejudicial to national integration, endangering India’s sovereignty and integrity, and criminal conspiracy, officials said.
Police said the action was initiated after Pannun allegedly released a video message on social media threatening to disrupt peace and law and order in Delhi ahead of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
In the video, Pannun claimed that his “sleeper cells” had pasted pro-Khalistan posters in parts of the city, including Rohini in northwest Delhi and Dabri in southwest Delhi, as part of an alleged conspiracy to incite unrest.
Senior police officers said the video was widely circulated on social media and was intended to spread fear among the people and incite disharmony.
“The content is provocative in nature and poses a threat to public order, particularly in view of the heightened security arrangements ahead of January 26,” said a police officer.
Following the video’s claims, teams from the Special Cell and local police carried out searches in the identified areas but found no pro-Khalistan posters or related material, an officer said.
“The claims made by Pannun about posters being put up in Rohini and Dabri have not been substantiated so far. Despite extensive checks and coordination with local police stations, no such posters have been recovered,” the officer said.
The Special Cell said further investigation is underway to assess the intent, reach, and potential impact of the video, adding that additional legal action will be taken based on the findings.
Security agencies have also stepped up vigilance across the capital ahead of Republic Day, with police asserting that any attempt to disrupt peace will be dealt with strictly in accordance with law.
