🔥 Trending Sikhs for Justice: Latest Developments and Controversies

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is a U.S.-based pro-Khalistan organization that advocates for an independent Sikh state called "Khalistan" in India's Punjab region ⁶¹⁰. The group is banned in India, with the Indian government extending its ban on SFJ for five years in 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) due to its separatist activities ¹⁰. India has also urged the United States to designate SFJ as a terrorist organization ⁹.

SFJ is known for its "Referendum 2020" campaign, which aims to gather support for an independent Khalistan ¹⁰. Intelligence agencies have reported that SFJ operates from foreign soils and is actively supported by "inimical forces" ¹⁰.

Recent Activities of Sikhs for Justice (as of July 2026)

SFJ has been involved in several notable activities in recent months, primarily focusing on political influence, disinformation campaigns, and threats:

Political and Financial Endorsements

• Support for CJP: In July 2026, the SFJ announced a $1 million aid package for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), aiming to "oust Modi's BJP out of power" ¹.

Disinformation Campaigns and Election Interference

• Punjab Elections 2027: Intelligence agencies have warned that SFJ is planning a significant disinformation campaign to incite communal tensions ahead of the Punjab assembly elections scheduled for February 2027 ²³⁵. This campaign is reportedly pressured by Pakistan's ISI and aims to exploit the security environment in the border state ⁵.

Threats and Protests

• Threats Against Indian Diplomats: SFJ issued a "chilling warning" against Indian diplomats in Canada, announcing a "siege" of the Indian consulate in Vancouver on September 18 ⁴.
• Challenge to CSIS: SFJ has publicly challenged the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to provide unredacted, judicially vetted evidence for its claims against the organization or remove what SFJ considers a defamatory post ⁷.

Legal and Arrest-Related Activities

• Welcome of Bishnoi Indictment: SFJ welcomed the U.S. federal indictment against Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and urged an investigation into alleged state links ⁶.
• Arrest of Key Organizer: Inderjit Singh Gosal, a prominent Khalistani figure and SFJ organizer in Canada, was arrested following a violent incident at a Hindu temple in Brampton ⁸.