The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday filed a case against US-based Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for allegedly instigating Sikh soldiers to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from hoisting the national flag at Red Fort on August 15.

Pannun, who is the general counsel for the banned 'Sikhs For Justice' (SFJ) outfit, has been charged with offences under Section 61(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (criminal conspiracy) and Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967.

The case was registered following a directive from the Union Home Ministry.

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