Who was Sukhdool Singh or Sukha Duneke, gangster-turned-Khalistani terrorist killed in Canada?

Sukhdool Singh, also known as Sukha Duneke, a former gangster with alleged ties to terrorism, was reportedly shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in Canada. The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday, with the information coming to light on Thursday morning. He was a member of the Khalistan movement in Canada.

Who was Sukhdool Singh or Sukha Duneke?
Sukha Duneke, originally from Moga in Punjab, had been closely associated with the designated terrorist Arsh Dalla, a key figure in the Khalistan Tiger Force. Together, they had been attempting to reestablish the outfit following the demise of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed by rival factions earlier this year in June.

Duneke, a member of the Punjab-based Devinder Bambiha Gang, fled to Canada in 2017 using false passports.


His name also appeared on a list of 43 gangsters provided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday.

While Duneke had some affiliations with pro-Khalistan groups, his criminal activities primarily centered around extortion and contract killings, commonly known as 'supari' killings. He had been orchestrating a range of criminal activities in Punjab and neighboring states through his associates and had earned a notorious spot on the most-wanted list of criminals in the region.

One notable incident involving Duneke occurred on March 14 of the previous year when he was alleged to have conspired in the assassination attempt on kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Nangal during a kabaddi match in Mallian village, Jalandhar.

Duneke had a long list of criminal record, with more than 20 cases registered against him, including charges of murder and other serious offenses in Punjab and nearby states.

In 2017, he obtained a passport and a police clearance certificate using forged documents, despite having seven criminal cases registered against him. His escape from Punjab was aided by two police officials, who were subsequently arrested by Moga police.