Delhi Police have arrested 31-year-old law graduate Preetpal Singh, a dedicated SFJ cadre, for orchestrating anti-BRICS graffiti near the Singhu border ahead of the summit.

  • 31-year-old law graduate Preetpal Singh arrested for SFJ links.
  • Anti-BRICS graffiti found near Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial.
  • Two accomplices arrested in Faridkot, Punjab.
  • Accused faces 7 cases involving anti-India activities.

New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have arrested Preetpal Singh, a 31-year-old law graduate and alleged "dedicated cadre" of the banned Sikh for Justice (SFJ). Singh is accused of orchestrating a campaign involving anti-BRICS graffiti and pro-Khalistan slogans appearing on the walls of the Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial near the Singhu border just days before the BRICS summit.

The investigation led to the arrest of Singh after a massive manhunt following the discovery of the graffiti on September 6. Alongside Singh, police apprehended two others, Harminder Singh (51) and Niranjan Singh (35), in Faridkot, Punjab. CCTV footage allegedly captured the duo traveling to Delhi to carry out the vandalism before fleeing back to Punjab.

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Financial Motives and SFJ Links

According to senior police officials, Preetpal Singh acted as the mastermind, allegedly hiring the other two accused for a sum of Rs. 1.5 lakh to execute the task. Singh, who holds an MA and an LLB degree, reportedly joined the SFJ in 2018 after being influenced by its ideology through online contacts.

Police stated that Singh allegedly received funds in US dollars to finance these anti-India activities.

BozokMedia analysis shows that the involvement of an educated individual like a law graduate highlights the growing sophistication of radicalization networks that utilize digital communication to coordinate physical acts of disruption.

A History of Extremism

Preetpal Singh is not a first-time offender. He is currently facing seven criminal cases across Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. In 2022, he was booked in Amritsar for pro-Khalistan campaigns, and in 2023, he was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for painting metro stations during the G20 Summit. Despite being granted interim bail in April, he allegedly continued his subversive activities.

Why This Matters

The timing of this incident—coinciding with the high-profile BRICS Summit—suggests a deliberate attempt to create domestic unrest and project instability on a global stage. It underscores the persistent challenge of managing transnational separatist movements that operate through digital ecosystems.

Did You Know?: The UAPA is one of India's most stringent laws, designed to tackle activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What was the primary objective of the graffiti?
The graffiti aimed to spread anti-BRICS sentiment and pro-Khalistan slogans to create communal tension and political unrest during a major international summit.

2. How is the police connecting Singh to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun?
Police seized Singh's mobile phone, which contained direct conversations with the SFJ founder, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, via encrypted communication apps.