In light of heightened scrutiny on pro-Khalistan groups in traditional Western countries like Canada, the UK, and the US, Indian intelligence agencies have noted a shift in the movement's activities towards Azerbaijan. This country has become an attractive hub due to its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, coupled with relaxed visa policies and changing regional alliances, particularly with Pakistan and Turkey. Reports indicate that Azerbaijan is facilitating the Khalistani movement's operational needs, allowing them to operate with less oversight. Events organized by the Baku Initiative Group, including a conference on issues affecting Sikhs in India, have featured prominent Khalistani activists from the diaspora. Funding for these activities reportedly comes from established Sikh networks in Canada and Europe, with an increasing reliance on cryptocurrencies for financial transactions. Indian security agencies are particularly concerned that Azerbaijan is becoming a supplementary base for Khalistani networks to regroup and coordinate propaganda activities while avoiding the scrutiny they face in Western nations.