📰 An Indian rebel seeking a separate country for Sikhs
Amritpal Singh claims his main goal is to curb drug addiction
Hi ReligionUnplugged readers,
Amritpal Singh is a Punjab-born Sikh who’s advocating for “Khalistan” — a separate country for Sikhs in India. His leadership is a contentious one both among Khalistan supporters and for the government, and he’s currently on the run after many of his associates were arrested in March.
Singh says that his main focus is not a separatist movement but rather a campaign against the drug addiction that is plagues many in Punjab.
For further stories about drug addiction in Sikh communities, check out this video ReligionUnplugged produced with partner Newsreel Asia:
Singh’s gurudwara in his village also functions as a rehabilitation center, and he claims many are now in the process of recovery after staying there.
Of course, the reality of Singh’s leadership and actions is much more complicated than drug addiction alone. ReligionUnplugged India correspondent Zafar Iqbal explores Singh’s rise and why it’s important he’s come into the spotlight now.
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