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The Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) is a militant organization associated with the Khalistan movement, which seeks to establish an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of India. 
Overview
• Founded by: Jagtar Singh Tara, a former member of Babbar Khalsa International.
•Active since: 1990s.
•Primary motive: Creation of a sovereign Sikh state.
•Operational regions: Primarily Punjab, India.
•Designation: Classified as a terrorist organization by the Indian government in February 2023 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) .  
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Key Figures
• Jagtar Singh Tara: Founder of KTF, involved in the 1995 assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. He escaped from prison in 2004, was recaptured in Thailand in 2015, and is currently serving a life sentence in India . 
• Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Alleged leader of KTF, based in Canada. He was designated a terrorist by India and was involved in organizing the Khalistan Referendum campaign. Nijjar was assassinated in June 2023 in Surrey, British Columbia, leading to diplomatic tensions between Canada and India . 
Activities and Allegations
• International Operations: KTF has been linked to activities beyond India. In May 2023, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, alleging they were close aides of KTF’s Arshdeep Singh, a designated terrorist based in Canada . 
• Funding and Support: The organization is reportedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and receives support from the Sikh diaspora . 
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Government Actions
Designation as Terrorist Organization: In February 2023, the Indian government officially banned KTF, citing its involvement in reviving terrorism in Punjab and challenging India’s territorial integrity . 
Arrests and Legal Actions:
The NIA has been actively pursuing KTF operatives.
For instance, in June 2023, Gagandeep Singh, allegedly a close aide of KTF operatives, was arrested . 
International Implications
The activities of KTF have had international ramifications, notably straining diplomatic relations between India and countries like Canada, where some of its alleged leaders and supporters reside.
The assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and subsequent allegations have led to heightened tensions and mutual expulsions of diplomats . 
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