Websites linked to 40 pro-Khalistani blocked

Days after declaring nine persons belonging to pro-Khalistani organisations as designated terrorists, the Centre on Sunday blocked 40 websites belonging to Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). The SFJ’s head, US- based Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has also been designated as a terrorist under UAPA.

The SFJ was using digital platforms from the US and European countries for anti-India propaganda and was campaigning for a referendum of Sikhs in India.

As per the Home Ministry’s directions, the Information & Technology Department has issued orders for blocking these 40 websites in India. “Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), an unlawful organisation under the UAPA,1967, launched a campaign for registering supporters for its cause. On recommendation of MHA, MeitY has issued orders under sec. 69 A of the I.T. Act, 2000, for blocking 40 websites of SFJ,” said Union Home Ministry.