Dashmesh Regiment
The Dashmesh Regiment was a militant group, and is part of the Khalistan movement to create a Sikh homeland called Khalistan via armed struggle. The Dashmesh Regiment jathebandi group has claimed responsibility for two of the killings in the 2016–17 Targeted killings in Punjab, India.[1]
| Dashmesh Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 1984 |
| Active regions | India |
| Ideology | Sikh nationalism |
| Status | Inactive |
See also
- History of the Punjab
- Operation Blue Star
- Terrorism in India
- Sikh extremism
References
- "Little-known Sikh group claims to have killed RSS leader Gagneja". hindustantimes.com/. 29 September 2016.
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