Khalistan Liberation Force
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The Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) is a Khalistani separatist militant organization based in the Indian state of Punjab. Its motive is the creation of a sovereign Sikh state called Khalistan via armed struggle. The KLF is one of the key fighting forces of the Khalistan movement. It was responsible for assassinations, abductions and military engagements with the Indian Armed Forces during the Insurgency in Punjab. The KLF is listed as a designated terrorist group by the Republic of India.[2]
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Khalistan Liberation Force | |
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Founder | Aroor Singh |
Leaders | Aroor Singh (1986–1987) Avtar Singh Brahma † (1987–1988) Gurjant Singh Budhsinghwala † (1988–1992) Navroop Singh Dhotian † (1992) Navneet Singh Khadian † (1992–1994) Dr. Pritam Singh Sekhon † (1994–1998) Harminder Singh Nihang (POW) (2008–2018) Harmeet Singh X (2014–2020) Avtar Singh Khanda (2020–2023) |
Dates of operation | 1986 – Present |
Country | India |
Motives | Creation of a sovereign Sikh state |
Ideology | Separatism |
Notable attacks | • 1991 Abduction of the Romanian diplomat Liviu Radu • Killing SSP Brar and SSP Gill • RSS Moga Massacre • Killing of SSP Gobind Ram • 2016–17 targeted killings in Punjab, India • Insurgency in Punjab |
Status | Active |
Means of revenue | Sikh diaspora[1] |
Designated as a terrorist group by | India |
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