Azerbaijan Emerges New Hub For Khalistani Groups Amid Growing Western Scrutiny | Exclusive

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• Azerbaijan Emerges New Hub For Khalistani Groups Amid Growing Western Scrutiny | Exclusive Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 11:31 IST Sources say Azerbaijan's growing significance stems from a combination of strategic geography, relaxed visa procedures and evolving regional geopolitical alignments.
• Rapid Read Intelligence sources point to the growing visibility of Khalistan-linked narratives at events hosted by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG), a government-linked Azerbaijani think tank.
• As security scrutiny on pro-Khalistan groups intensifies across traditional Western centres such as Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, Indian intelligence agencies are increasingly monitoring signs of a geographical shift in the movement’s overseas activities.
• According to senior intelligence sources, Azerbaijan has emerged as a new focal point for certain Khalistani-linked networks seeking operational space beyond the watchful eyes of Western law enforcement agencies.
• Sources say Azerbaijan’s growing significance stems from a combination of strategic geography, relaxed visa...