The Dashmesh Regiment is a militant group, and is part of the Khalistan movement to create a Sikh homeland called Khalistan via armed struggle.

[1] The origins, leadership, and existence of Dasmesh Regiment is hazy.

Some believe it was created by a third-party to put blame of their activities of Jarnail Singh.

[5] Another belief holds that Dashmesh Regiment was a borad name used by the media to pin responsibility for crimes.

[6] It is known that Seetal Singh Mattewal created a militant group in 1990 with the name of Dashmesh Regiment and was its head.