The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed an FIR against several people, including Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. NIA has also booked legal counsel of the banned group Sikhs For Justice for promoting Khalistan and offering Rs 11 crore to stop the Prime Minister from hoisting the national flag on Independence Day this year.

As reported by news agency ANI, the FIR, registered on August 19, states that Gurpatwant Singh Pannun hosted a "Meet the Press" at the Lahore Press Club in Pakistan on August 10, 2025. During the press meet, Pannu addressed journalists via a video link from Washington, US. Gurparwant Singh Pannu’s primary focus while addressing the journalist was on rejecting India's sovereignty over Punjab and promoting Khalistan.