New Delhi, April 2 (NationPress) The Khalistani extremist organization known as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is intensifying its activities due to significant pressure from law enforcement agencies. This escalation follows the ISI's directive to the BKI to enhance operations and execute a substantial attack within India. As law enforcement consistently thwarts larger attempts, the BKI is now resorting to smaller-scale attacks and extortion schemes.

According to a source from the Intelligence Bureau, the strategy involves executing minor strikes at consistent intervals. Such tactics aim to keep police forces occupied, thereby creating opportunities for a more significant operation.

In a meeting in January 2026 between senior Pakistani security officials and BKI leadership, it was established that the BKI would spearhead operations, with other groups like the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) joining forces as a cohesive unit.

The recent strengthening of relations between India, Canada, and the United Kingdom poses challenges for these organizations. In recent months, Canada and India have united efforts to combat the Khalistani terrorist threat. Just a week ago, legislation was passed in Canada to prohibit the display of terrorist symbols, including those associated with Khalistani factions like Babbar Khalsa. This new law has hindered the activities of groups such as Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which have been organizing referendums to advocate for Khalistan.

Officials have observed a discernible pattern in BKI activities, including claims of responsibility for recent grenade attacks in Punjab. On Wednesday, the BKI admitted to a low-intensity explosion that occurred outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, asserting that the establishment of Khalistan is imminent.

For years, groups like the BKI have pursued the creation of a separate Khalistani state from Punjab.

Another official indicated that there are evident signs of the BKI reviving its grenade attack operations. A previous module was dismantled by Punjab police; however, recent intelligence suggests that this module has resumed its activities.

When this module was previously dismantled in November 2025, authorities found that suspects were in contact with ISI-affiliated operatives in Malaysia, coordinating the logistics of grenade acquisition and distribution.

Authorities assert that these modules are designed for low-intensity assaults, with the current goal being to instigate panic rather than cause extensive damage. The overarching aim is to keep security forces alert and engaged.

Intelligence agencies have cautioned that the BKI is likely to amplify its operations significantly, necessitating a heightened state of vigilance. The BKI and ISI are reportedly desperate and willing to take extreme measures to advance their agenda, according to the Intelligence Bureau.