Khalistan Commando Force
Sikh Khalistani organisation
The Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) is a pro-Khalistan militant organisation operating in the state of Punjab, India with prominent members based in Canada, United Kingdom and Pakistan. Its objective is the creation of a Sikh state of Khalistan through armed struggle. It is also responsible for many assassinations in India, including the 1995 assassination of Beant Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab, India. It is designated as a terrorist organisation by the Government of India.
Objective
The creation of a Sikh independent state of Khalistan through armed struggle is their primary goal. KCF primarily targeted Indian security forces including CRPF, BSF and other police forces. It targeted Hindus who were against the Khalistan movement. The primary source of funding of KCF is looting, bank robbery and extortion. It is also involved in large scale smuggling of weapons from Pakistan to India across the International border.
History
Khalistan Commando Force was founded by the Sarbat Khalsa and Panthic Committee.
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