Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun was spotted at a star-studded inauguration event President Donald Trump raising anti-India slogans while the others chanted 'USA, USA'.
The incident took place at The Liberty Ball during the official inaugural ceremony. While the others chanted pro-US slogans, Pannun quickly said 'Khalistan Zindabad' as the camera, supposedly his own, panned towards him.
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, marking the start of his second term.
Pannun has been under the scrutiny of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) since 2019. Pannun, who was declared a terrorist by India on July 1, 2020, has been actively exhorting Punjab-based gangsters and youth over social media to challenge the sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.
The NIA registered its first case against him due to his involvement in promoting and carrying out acts of terror. He has been using various tactics, including threats and intimidation, to create fear and terror in Punjab and other parts of the country.
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Last year, the NIA confiscated Pannun's house and land in Amritsar and Chandigarh.
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