In a significant ruling, a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mohali, Punjab, India, has convicted two men, Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh, for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Moga. The court sentenced them to five years and six months in prison and imposed a fine of ₹16,000 each. The incident took place on August 14, 2020, when the accused, acting on the instigation of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (a designated terrorist and general counsel for Sikhs for Justice), entered the deputy commissioner's office and hoisted a saffron-yellow flag emblazoned with 'KHALISTAN'. They also disrespected the Indian national flag by cutting its rope and allowing it to fall to the ground. The NIA's investigation revealed that another associate, Harpreet Singh, had financially supported their actions. The case highlights ongoing tensions related to the Khalistani movement in India.