US-based wanted terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an unabashed supporter of Khalistani terrorists, responded to claims of an assassination attempt on him by mercenaries allegedly with an Indian connection. Pannun expressed confidence in the US government’s protection and stated that he would let them respond to the threat. He also announced plans to kick off the ‘American phase’ of the Khalistan Referendum and called for protests at Toronto and Vancouver airports. Pannun admitted to being behind pro-Khalistan graffiti incidents in India and vowed to campaign for the liberation of Punjab from Indian occupation.