UK Implements First Domestic Counter-Terrorism Sanctions Against Pro-Khalistan Financier and Group

Dec 06, 2025 09:48 am CST

The UK government has sanctioned British Sikh businessman Gurpreet Singh Rehal and the group Babbar Akali Lehar under its Domestic Counter-Terrorism Regime for financing the pro-Khalistan terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa. The sanctions include asset freezes and director disqualification, marking the first use of these powers to disrupt terrorist funding. Rehal, previously linked to Panjab Warriors sports investment firm which recently purchased Morecambe FC, is now disassociated from these organizations according to their joint statement.