Indian police raid home of environmental activists over anti-fossil fuel campaign

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Damien Gayle Environment correspondentJanuary 7, 2026 at 06:52 PM

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Indian police raided the home of environmental activist Harjeet Singh, co-founder of Satat Sampada, over allegations that his advocacy for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT) undermined national interests. India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims Singh and his wife received nearly £500,000 to promote the FFNPT, which the ED believes could compromise India's energy security and economic development. The ED alleges the funds originated from climate campaign groups receiving money from organizations like Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. During the search, police found excess alcohol at Singh's home, leading to his arrest and subsequent bail. The ED is also investigating Singh's trips to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Singh and his wife deny the allegations, calling them baseless and misleading.

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Pakistan 30% World Health Organization 40% Delhi 40% European Parliament 40% Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors 50% International Court of Justice (ICJ) 50% Jyoti Awasthi ×270% Satat Sampada (Nature Forever) ×275% Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT) ×380% Enforcement Directorate (ED) ×485% Harjeet Singh ×690% India ×595%

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fossil fuels 90% anti-fossil fuel campaign 90% environmental activists 80% police raid 70% non-proliferation treaty 70% financial crimes 60% energy security 60% foreign remittances 60% climate initiative 50% economic laws 50%

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