Is Khalistan Movement Start Again, Who Is Amritpal Singh?

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Khalistan Movement is a separatist movement that seeks to create an independent Sikh state in the Indian state of Punjab.

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The movement gained momentum in the 1980s and 1990s and saw violent clashes between Sikh militants and Indian security forces.

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Amritpal Singh is a Canadian citizen who has been accused of funding the Khalistan movement and providing support to its members.

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Singh was arrested in India in 2021 and has been charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

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According to Indian authorities, Singh was part of a global conspiracy to destabilize India by supporting the Khalistan movement.

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Singh has denied the allegations against him and his family has launched a campaign to secure his release.

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The case has reignited debates about the Khalistan movement and its legitimacy, with some arguing for the creation of an independent Sikh state.

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However, others have criticized the movement as being divisive and harmful to the unity and integrity of India.

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