In a recent and alarming incident that unfolded in Delhi on Sunday, August 27, several metro stations in the national capital became the canvas for a controversial message promoting Khalistan. This graffiti also prominently featured the name of the separatist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
The walls bore statements like “Delhi Banega Khalistan” (Delhi will become Khalistan) and “Khalistan Zindabad” (Long live Khalistan). It is reported that the Delhi Police has initiated legal proceedings in response to this incident.
The Unsettling Display
Ahead of the highly anticipated G20 Summit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) took it upon themselves to release raw footage from Delhi metro stations showcasing these pro-Khalistan slogans.
According to the Delhi Police, SFJ activists were visibly present at multiple metro stations in Delhi, stretching from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh, where these pro-Khalistan slogans were brazenly displayed.
In more than 5 metro stations somebody has written ‘Delhi Banega Khalistan and Khalistan Zindabad’. Delhi Police is taking legal action against this: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/T6U5myjZyv
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2023
Swift Action Taken
In response to the graffiti at Shivaji Park Metro station, Delhi Police wasted no time in addressing the situation. They promptly removed the pro-Khalistan slogans, asserting their commitment to maintaining law and order.
#WATCH | Pro-Khalistan slogans written on the wall of Maharaja Surajmal Stadium Metro Station are being removed by the Delhi Police https://t.co/2mcKBfqJw3 pic.twitter.com/ss7UnKJM5o
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2023
A Disturbing Pattern
Regrettably, this is not an isolated incident. Northern India has witnessed several instances of graffiti supporting the separatist Khalistani movement in recent times. These provocative messages have previously surfaced in regions like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
In May 2022, the state government of Himachal Pradesh faced considerable embarrassment when Khalistani flags and slogans were discovered outside the gates of the state assembly.
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The Persistent SFJ
Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has been a consistent advocate for the Khalistani separatist movement. This controversial group has been actively involved in promoting its agenda.
In more than 5 metro stations somebody has written ‘Delhi Banega Khalistan and Khalistan Zindabad’. Delhi Police is taking legal action against this: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/T6U5myjZyv
— ANI (@ANI) August 27, 2023
Recent unconfirmed reports even suggested that Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a key figure in the Khalistan movement, had met an unfortunate demise in the United States due to an accident.
In conclusion, the appearance of pro-Khalistan graffiti in Delhi’s metro stations is a concerning development that raises questions about the security and social harmony in the region.
As Delhi Police takes necessary actions to address this issue, it remains imperative to monitor the activities of groups like Sikhs For Justice to ensure peace and stability in the nation’s capital and beyond.