India, Nov. 2 -- The Punjab Police have arrested three individuals linked to the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for writing pro-Khalistan slogans on the walls of government schools in Bhissiana and Mannawala villages of Bathinda district. Officials said the activity was carried out under the directions of SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, who operates from the United States and has been declared a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed that the accused have been taken into custody and that preliminary investigations reveal a clear link to foreign funding. "The trio was carrying out anti-national activities at the behest of overseas handlers," Yadav said, adding that their...