Sikhs for Justice

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a US-based organization advocating for a separate Sikh state, known as Khalistan, in India. The group has been a vocal critic of the Indian government and has organized referendums on Khalistan in various countries. SFJ is newsworthy due to recent allegations and admissions related to a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Sikh leader and SFJ member, in the United States. Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national, pleaded guilty in a US court to participating in a 2023 scheme to hire a hitman for the assassination. US prosecutors allege the plot was linked to an Indian government employee, an allegation India denies. This case highlights the tensions between the Indian government and Sikh separatist movements, as well as the potential for international repercussions related to alleged extraterritorial targeting of activists.