Morecambe takeover figure accused of terrorism involvement

The UK government has sanctioned a man who led the Panjab Warriors’ takeover of Morecambe and who pledged “discipline, trustfulness, and compassion” to Morecambe supporters. He has been accused of being involved in terrorism.

One of the key players in the takeover deal, which came to an end in August after months of legal battles with previous owners Jason Whittingham, was Gurpreet Singh Rehal.

Rehal is alleged to have recruited, purchased weapons, and provided funding for militant groups, Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Lehar, both of whom are prohibited and sanctioned by UK law and aimed at establishing an independent Sikh state in the Punjab region of India.

His role as a company director has been prohibited and his US assets have been frozen by the Treasury.

Gurpreet Singh Rehal, who is suspected of belonging to organizations that support terrorism in India, has been given an asset freeze and director disqualification, according to a government statement.

Morecambe and the Panjab Warriors distanced themselves from Rehal in a statement.

They claimed that a person who previously worked as a consultant for our organizations is no longer associated with Morecambe FC or Panjab Warriors.

He had no influence in club ownership or decision-making, and he had no strategic, financial, or operational authority in this consulting position.

We immediately and decisively intervened in response to recent, significant concerns that have been raised, and he has completely been cut out of both organizations.

Fans were excited about the Panjab Warriors’ acquisition of Morecambe, who were concerned that their team might stop working after being suspended from the National League for unpaid debts and salaries.

The group, which consists of several Sikh investors and receives the majority of its funding from Kuljeet Singh Momi, the club eventually sold before the deadline to provide proof of funds.

Rehal was coordinating their press relations at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium on their first day as owners. He and CEO Ropinder Singh chose to conduct the group’s first public interview after being appointed to the BBC as the organization’s head of communications.

Rehal remarked in the interview, “We’ll be so transparent, you’re going to be sick of us.”

Rehal referred to Panjab Warriors as “we” throughout the interview despite the group insisting he was an external consultant despite not being a director or shareholder in the club’s accounts.

He added that the group’s heritage would encourage moral behavior as football club owners.

Our country, Punjab, is known as the “land of five rivers.” Our main values are our heritage, our culture, and our faith. They give us our identity.

We simply need to say, “Truth us, please.”

The Treasury stated in its statement that the sanctions were intended to stop funding for the pro-Khalistan militant group Babbar Khalsa.

Lucy Rigby, a Labour MP and Treasury Secretary, declared, “We will not sit by while terrorists exploit the UK’s financial system.”

This groundbreaking statement demonstrates how ready we are to stop funding terrorism, regardless of where it takes place and who is to blame. The UK is committed to opposing those who promote hatred and violence in peaceful communities.