Besides revival of Sikh insurgency, Panjwar was wanted for murder, conspiracy and smuggling of arms in India.
Reportedly, he had close links with ISI.
After working at the Central Cooperative Bank till 1986, Panjwar joined the Khalistan Commando Force.
KCF, which has presence in UK, Canada and Pakistan, is aimed at consolidation of all the secessionist Khalistani militant groups to form 'Sikh Homeland'.
As per reports, his wife and children had relocated to Germany.