Sikh for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun warned Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, to “stay out of the fight between pro-Khalistan Sikhs and Indian government, or face dire consequences”, reports The Hindu on April 2. “Pro-Khalistan supporters imprisoned in Assam are being tortured. CM Sarma, the fight is between pro-Khalistan Sikhs and the Indian regime. So, do not fall prey to this conflict,” he said. He added that “We are seeking the liberation of Punjab from Indian occupation through a peaceful democratic process of Khalistan referendum. If your government continues to torture and harass the six (Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh aides lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam), you will be held accountable,”.