Punjab tells HC: 116 WhatsApp groups linked to SFJ blocked

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Friday directed the authorities to take “necessary action” with regard to the complaints against banned organisation Sikhs for Justice, which a PIL alleged has suddenly become very active to further the cause for Khalistan.

Punjab government earlier informed the court that 116 WhatsApp groups relating to the organisation have been blocked and further steps are being taken in this regard. Around 16 FIRs have been registered against the organisation, which has already been banned by the state government. The SFJ head Gurpatwant Singh Pannu was declared as a designated terrorist by the Centre on July 1, the court was told.