A prominent Sikh separatist said on Tuesday that the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life even as a man from India faces sentencing later this year for a 2023 death plot against him.Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, general counsel for Sikhs For Justice, said he was warned by FBI agents who visited him last Thursday that he should not travel until the threat is resolved, and, if he does, the agency should be notified in advance of his plans.He said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police warned him by telephone on Tuesday, though neither law enforcement agency gave any details about the plot that was uncovered. Messages seeking comment from both law enforcement agencies were not immediately returned.
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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life
Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stated on Tuesday that both the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have informed him of a new, credible threat to his life. FBI agents visited Pannun last Thursday, advising him against travel until the threat is resolved and to notify them in advance if he must travel.
Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-25 · 22:27 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun stated on Tuesday that both the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have informed him of a new, credible threat to his life. FBI agents visited Pannun last Thursday, advising him against travel until the threat is resolved and to notify them in advance if he must travel. The RCMP issued a similar warning by telephone on Tuesday. These warnings come as an individual from India is scheduled for sentencing later this year for a 2023 plot against Pannun's life. Neither law enforcement agency provided specific details about the uncovered plot.
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FBI agents advised Pannun not to travel until the threat is resolved.
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also warned Gurpatwant Singh Pannun by telephone.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was warned by the FBI of a new credible threat to his life.
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A man from India faces sentencing for a 2023 death plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
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