A Sikh activist in the UK has been advised by police to enhance security measures due to threats from Hindu nationalist groups. The activist, Paramjeet Singh Pamma, has received verbal warnings and is urged to install security cameras and reinforce door locks. Pamma, a prominent figure in the Khalistan movement, an outlawed campaign for an independent Sikh state in India, has been targeted due to his activism. He accuses the Indian government of transnational repression and claims that UK ministers are not taking these threats seriously. The UK's pursuit of a closer relationship with India's Hindu nationalist government, led by Narendra Modi, has raised concerns. Pamma's claims come amidst a growing number of investigations into state threats by MI5, with India being listed as a country of concern alongside China and Russia. The activist has been forced to live separately from his family due to the threats and has reported them to the police, who only began taking his complaints seriously after the killing of a prominent Sikh activist in Canada. Pamma's concerns are shared by other Sikh nationalists in the UK, who have also been advised to increase their security. The Indian government has a history of concern over the Sikh nationalist movement, and Pamma's past connections to the Babbar Khalsa International, accused of terrorism, have been scrutinized. Pamma's personal history, including the death of his elder brother due to police activism and his own experiences with threats and intimidation, adds to the tension. The UK government's response has been questioned, with Pamma expressing anger over their inaction. The situation highlights the complex dynamics between the UK and India, and the challenges faced by activists in both countries.
