Exposed: How Pakistan-Linked Operatives Are Fueling the Khalistan Narrative
Navdeep Singh’s analysis suggests that Khalistan is not an organic Sikh-led struggle but a geopolitical tool wielded by Pakistan’s intelligence agencies
A recent exposé by Navdeep Singh, a UK-based Sikh educator and IT security expert, has reignited discussions on the Khalistan movement, asserting that it is not a grassroots struggle but a project orchestrated by Pakistan to destabilize India. His findings point to deep connections between Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and Pakistani elements, raising questions about foreign influence in pro-Khalistan activities.
SFJ and Its Alleged Pakistan Ties
At the center of these claims is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a known pro-Khalistan activist and the face of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). In 2019, Pannun registered Sikhs for Justice International as a public charity, with a surprising co-director—Md. Salman Yunus, a lawyer with strong ties to Pakistan.
Md. Salman Yunus, according to Singh’s findings, studied law in Lahore, Pakistan, confirming his nationality. This raises a fundamental question: Why would a Pakistani national play a crucial role in an organization advocating for Sikh rights?
Further evidence links SFJ to Pakistani infrastructure. In 2018-19, SFJ launched two websites that were directly connected to SNIPDOTPK, a Pakistani website with servers based in Karachi. The use of Pakistani-hosted digital infrastructure for a Sikh separatist cause casts doubts over the movement’s authenticity.
Who is Md. Salman Yunus?
Md. Salman Yunus is not just a technology consultant for SFJ but a direct business partner of Pannun. He co-owns Pannun Law Firm and several other ventures, indicating a financial and strategic alliance rather than a mere professional association.
More alarmingly, leaked data has tied Salman Yunus’s email to a major propaganda page—@RightsForAll (now @R1ghts4all)—which is known for pushing Khalistan and Pakistan Army narratives. This suggests that SFJ’s online presence is not an independent movement but part of a Pakistani-backed intelligence operation.
Digital Footprints: A Web of Suspicious Links
The 2022-23 Twitter data leak (which exposed over 200 million accounts) linked Yunus’s email to multiple suspicious activities, further solidifying the Pakistan connection.
His digital footprint has also raised eyebrows, with his email being found on adult website registrations, a bizarre and questionable link for someone associated with an organization claiming to fight for Sikh justice.
The Bigger Picture: Khalistan as a Geopolitical Tool
Navdeep Singh’s analysis suggests that Khalistan is not an organic Sikh-led struggle but a geopolitical tool wielded by Pakistan’s intelligence agencies, primarily the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), to disrupt India’s internal stability. By leveraging individuals like Md. Salman Yunus, who operate in both legal and digital domains, Pakistan appears to be orchestrating a proxy war against India under the guise of Sikh activism.
With mounting evidence connecting SFJ’s digital and financial networks to Pakistan, these revelations prompt serious concerns about foreign interference in India’s internal affairs. As governments and intelligence agencies take note, the global Sikh community must critically assess whether the Khalistan narrative is truly their cause or a cleverly disguised external agenda.
As more digital evidence emerges, the Khalistan movement’s credibility as a genuine Sikh rights struggle appears increasingly compromised. If Singh’s claims hold, the movement may not just be about Sikh justice—but rather an elaborate foreign-backed destabilization strategy targeting India.
