Pro-Khalistan graffiti found on wall in Punjab's Faridkot

A case has been registered under Sections 196, 197, and 61(2) of the BNS and Section 3 of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1985

Tribune News Service

Faridkot, Updated At : 07:51 PM May 08, 2025 IST

The Faridkot police have registered a case after pro-Khalistan and “SFJ Zindabad” slogans were found painted on a wall of Indian Railways near Dashmesh Public School in Faridkot. It was allegedly painted by supporters of the banned group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).

The slogans were discovered today, prompting immediate action by police. A case has been registered under Sections 196, 197, and 61(2) of the BNS and Section 3 of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1985.

ASI Beant Singh of the Faridkot police has been assigned to investigate the incident. The authorities suspect the act was aimed at inciting fear and disrupting peace in the area amid ongoing national security tensions. Surveillance has been stepped up, and forensic examination of the graffiti is underway.

The FIR was lodged at Kotwali Faridkot police station and further investigation is ongoing.

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