Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan
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The Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan (BTFK) is a one of several major separatist organizations involved in the Khalistan movement during the Punjab insurgency. The BTFK's main aim was to establish a Sikh homeland called Khalistan. At its peak, the BTFK's membership totaled 500 members and remained the strongest pro-Khalistan group in Tarn Taran Sahib, which was the epicenter of violence during the Punjab insurgency.
Bhindranwale Tiger Force of Khalistan | |
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Leader | Gurbachan Singh Manochahal (1984–1993) Sukhwinder Singh Sangha (1990) Rashpal Singh Chhandran (1990–1992) Balwinder Singh (1993) Rattandeep Singh (1993–1990s) |
Dates of operation | 1984–1990s |
Motives | The creation of a Sikh independent state of khalistan in Punjab, as well as some districts of neighboring states of India. |
Active regions | India |
Ideology | Sikh nationalism |
Status | Not Active |
It was formed in 1984 by Gurbachan Singh Manochahal. In 1990, it split into two factions under the leadership of Sukhwinder Singh Sangha and Manochahal.[1] After Manochahal's death, the BTFK seem to have disbanded or splintered into factions.[2] It was listed in 1995 as one of the 4 "major militant groups " in the Khalistan movement.[3]