A coordinated bid to create disruption around singer Diljit Dosanjh's ongoing 'Aura India Tour 2026' was thwarted following the arrest of three individuals by the Delhi Police Special Cell. The singer had kicked off his national tour on October 30, 2026, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the national capital amid high anticipation. Ahead of the major event, threatening graffiti associated with the outlawed separatist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) was discovered across two separate metro stations in Delhi. Acting swiftly on intelligence and surveillance inputs, law enforcement officers apprehended three suspects, including a woman, from different locations. Investigators confirmed that the individuals were acting under instructions from handlers linked to the banned outfit, who had promised them substantial monetary compensation for defacing public infrastructure and stoking tensions.
Vandalism at Jahangirpuri and Shastri Nagar Metro Stations
The defacement took place over two consecutive days targeting critical public transit nodes. On October 29, 2026, officials found inflammatory separatist slogans painted near Gate Number 1 on the floor of the Jahangirpuri metro station. The very next day, on October 30, 2026, identical graffiti was discovered inside Shastri Nagar metro station on an interior wall along the staircase of Gate Number 2. The slogans, written in English, specifically targeted Diljit Singh while promoting SFJ and separatist Khalistan rhetoric. By writing provocative messages in high-traffic public installations, the perpetrators aimed to damage government property, incite unrest, and draw international attention during the high-profile concert.
Special Cell Investigation Leads to Rapid Breakthrough
Given the security implications of the incident, the Northern Range of the Delhi Police Special Cell took charge of the probe. The operational team was led by Inspector Anukul Panwar and Inspector Parveen Kumar, working under the direct supervision of ACP Rahul Kumar Singh. Detectives initiated a comprehensive technical inquiry, analyzing extensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage across metro corridors and cross-referencing local intelligence. The electronic trail first established the identity of Sumeet, also known as Raftaar. Following his immediate arrest, interrogation revealed the identities and whereabouts of his two associates. A specialized team subsequently raided locations in Punjab, successfully arresting Sumit Kumar alias Kaka along with Gurpreet.
Profile and Background of the Three Accused
Official records released by the police detailed the backgrounds of the three suspects. The first, 30-year-old Sumeet alias Raftaar, is a resident of Gandhi Colony in Samalkha, Panipat district, Haryana. The second, 22-year-old Sumit Kumar alias Kaka, belongs to Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district. The third suspect, 22-year-old Gurpreet, is a resident of Mahilpur village in Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. Interrogation confirmed that Sumit Kumar alias Kaka served as the key coordinator among the three, managing primary contact with the external handlers and assigning operational roles to the other two.
Encrypted Communications and Financial Incentives
According to police disclosures, Sumit Kumar established contact with pro-Khalistan elements operating in Ludhiana and Gurdaspur. An associate instructed him to install a specific encrypted messaging platform on his phone to maintain communication. Through this channel, an active functionary of the banned SFJ sent ready-made templates and design layouts of the slogans to be painted on public walls. In exchange for executing the vandalism in Delhi, the handler pledged a substantial cash payment. Tempted by the offer, Sumit recruited his acquaintances Gurpreet and Sumeet alias Raftaar, convincing them to travel to the national capital to execute the assignments at designated locations.
Execution of the Operation in the National Capital
The investigation established that all three suspects arrived in Delhi on October 28, 2026. Upon arrival, they split up to carry out their respective tasks as per the coordinated plan. Sumeet alias Raftaar visited the Jahangirpuri metro station, where he painted the assigned slogans on the floor. To confirm execution and claim payment, he recorded video footage of the defaced site and transmitted the clip to his handler via the encrypted app. Meanwhile, during the intervening night of October 28 and October 29, Sumit Kumar alias Kaka and Gurpreet proceeded to Shastri Nagar metro station, where they spray-painted identical text on the stairway wall. During custodial questioning, all three formally admitted their direct involvement in the acts.
Digital Footprints and Prior Associations
Inquiries into the personal backgrounds of the accused revealed an unconventional path of radicalization and association. Sumeet, from Samalkha, completed his Class 12 education before enrolling in an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Ajitwal in Moga, Punjab, though he dropped out before completing his course. He subsequently worked as a freelance content creator on the Bigo Live platform. When the Government of India banned that platform in 2019, he shifted his activity to Tango Live, where he first crossed paths with Sumit Kumar alias Kaka.
Travel Route and Expansion of the Inquiry
About a week prior to the incident, Sumeet traveled to Ludhiana. The trio subsequently hired a taxi to travel to Delhi, arriving at the Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) on October 29, after which Sumeet proceeded to Jahangirpuri under Sumit's instructions. Sumit Kumar alias Kaka, who also studied up to Class 12, had reportedly drifted into substance abuse and antisocial conduct after leaving school. Roughly four years ago, he met Gurpreet while she was employed at a hotel in Samalkha, Haryana, and the two later began living together. Notably, Sumit admitted to painting additional graffiti near the GTK Bypass within the Samaypur Badli police station limits on October 30, prompting a separate investigation. Sumit had originally persuaded Gurpreet to accompany him under the pretext of a shopping trip to Delhi before involving her in the operation. The Special Cell is currently tracing the wider network and working to unmask the main handlers operating behind the scenes.
