LONDON: The UK intelligence has advised a high-profile Khalistani Sikh activist in the UK that he faces threat to his life from the Indian government agents in the UK.
The intelligence officials have advised Paramjeet Singh Pamma — the UK and Europe coordinator for Khalistan Referendum campaign and a close associated of slain Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — through several visits to increase his security due to intelligence suggesting threats to his safety. It is understood the security warning to Pamma has come from MI5 – the UK premier intelligence agency for the domestic security.
It is understood that Indian state agents operating on the UK soil are out to kill him for the last several months.
Pamma told The Guardian the threats were linked to the Indian government as part of the relentless transnational repression by the Indian state. The Indian embassy declined to comment.
A Home Office spokesperson said they did not comment on individual cases or intelligence matters. “We are proud of our diverse communities, and British Sikhs make an immense contribution to the strength of our society. Their safety, like that of everyone in the United Kingdom, remains our highest priority,” the spokesperson said.
The high commission of India in London did not respond to a request for comment.
