WASHINGTON — In a notable development highlighting shifting regional dynamics, the pro-Khalistan advocacy group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has voiced explicit support for Pakistan’s military operations against militant groups in Afghanistan, while launching sharp accusations against India’s regional role. The statement, issued by SFJ legal counsel and prominent figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, frames Pakistan’s actions as a necessary response to what it terms Indian-sponsored terrorism.
“Pro-Khalistan Sikhs stand ready to support Pakistan against the proxy war being waged by India through its assets in Afghanistan,” Pannun declared. He asserted that Pakistan is confronting “state-sponsored terrorism” orchestrated by the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that New Delhi has cultivated covert ties with factions within the Taliban to destabilize its neighbor. The group claims Indian intelligence agencies are funneling financial and logistical aid to anti-Pakistan militant factions operating from Afghan soil.
This endorsement from a group historically focused on Sikh separatism in India introduces a new dimension to the complex security landscape of South Asia. The allegations mirror long-standing Pakistani official claims regarding Indian activities in Afghanistan, a charge India has consistently denied. For broader context on the historical tensions, see the history of India-Pakistan relations.
The security situation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains volatile, with Pakistan conducting periodic cross-border strikes targeting groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). SFJ’s statement claims these Pakistani responses have been “decisive” and that India’s regional efforts have “failed to achieve their objectives.” The group’s positioning appears to align its separatist goals with a broader anti-India narrative, potentially seeking to forge alliances based on shared opposition to New Delhi’s policies.
Source: ARY News