KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
10-Jul-2025
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on July 10 accused comedian Kapil Sharma of supporting Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s Hindutva ideology while investing in Canada. In a video message released a day after the firing incident at Sharma’s café in Surrey, Canada, Pannun declared that such “Hindutva investors” were not welcome and warned that Canada would not allow the “violent Hindutva ideology” to take root under the guise of business.
03-Jul-2025
According to top intelligence sources, Moninder Singh Boyal, a prominent Sikh leader and chief spokesperson for the Sikh Federation (Canada) and the British Columbia (BC) Sikh Council, was recorded openly endorsing political assassinations and glorifying violent resistance during a recent speech in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. His rhetoric reportedly aligned closely with the ideology of designated terror groups such as the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).
03-Jul-2025
According to top intelligence sources, Canadian intelligence agencies have linked the June 2025 killing of Bilal Hameed in Surrey, Canada, to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), viewing it as part of a broader strategy to control criminal networks and eliminate compromised operatives. Investigations have established Hameed’s ties to Rahat Rao and Tarik Kiani, both of whom have long been under surveillance for suspected ISI connections. The use of military-style tactics and a torched getaway vehicle mirrors previous ISI-linked assassinations in Canada and the United Kingdom (UK). Officials believe the killing signals an internal turf war among ISI-backed syndicates operating within South Asian diaspora hubs in Canada.
02-Jul-2025
According to sources, Canada is set to introduce legislation aimed at curbing protests outside sensitive public spaces such as schools, places of worship, and community centres, amid rising concerns over Khalistani extremism. The move comes in the wake of a violent pro-Khalistan protest at the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton, which disrupted an Indian consular event and raised alarms among temple authorities and law enforcement agencies. Justice Minister Sean Fraser stated that the proposed law seeks to balance freedom of expression with the protection of religious freedoms, saying, “People need to know that in Canada they are free to pray… but not to the point where you threaten the protected Charter rights of a religious minority.” Supporters of the proposal, including organisations like the Canada-India Foundation (CIF) and the Tafsik Organization, argue that such legislation is essential to safeguard vulnerable communities from intimidation and radicalisation.
26-Jun-2025
Canada’s spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), in its latest annual report to Parliament, warned that a small but militant faction of Khalistani extremists continues to pose a national security threat. The report raised concerns over the use of Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. This marks the first direct reference to the issue since 2018, signalling a potential policy shift as Canada seeks to repair strained ties with India. New Delhi has consistently flagged Khalistani networks in Canada as a major concern.
25-Jun-2025
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke, in a statement published on the Surrey city government’s website on June 25, urged the Canadian federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and similar groups targeting South Asian Canadians as terrorist organisations under Canadian law. Citing a surge in shootings, extortion attempts, and gang-related killings, Locke characterised these actions as “economic terrorism” rather than ordinary crime. She emphasized that such a designation would empower law enforcement with enhanced tools to dismantle these networks and better safeguard local communities.
25-Jun-2025
On June 25, Canadian author and journalist Terry Glavin, in an article for the National Post, called the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing the worst mass murder in Canadian history and the deadliest act of aviation terrorism before 9/11. He criticised the Canadian government’s failure to bring the perpetrators to justice and condemned the continued glorification of Khalistani extremists involved in the attack.
24-Jun-2025
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney, in a statement on X on June 24, paid tribute to the victims of the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, calling it the deadliest terrorist attack in Canada’s history. He affirmed that the new government “unequivocally stands against terrorism,” in what was widely seen as a direct message to pro-Khalistan elements. Carney’s remarks signalled a clear departure from the Trudeau administration, which had faced criticism for perceived leniency towards extremist groups.
20-Jun-2025
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Assistant Commissioner David Teboul while speaking to Vancouver Sun in Vancouver in Canada on June 20 confirmed they had identified the individual known for decades as “Mr. X,” who assisted in testing a bomb used in the 1985 Air India Flight 182 attack. Although the suspect died before he could be charged, the RCMP linked him to a bomb trial conducted with Talwinder Singh Parmar and Inderjit Singh Reyat weeks before the tragedy.
20-Jun-2025
On June 20, a man identified as MP Dhanoa was shot dead in a drive-by shooting at an automotive complex on Rutherford Road South in Brampton, Canada. Gangster Rohit Godara, a close aide of Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility for the killing via a post on Facebook, alleging that Dhanoa had refused to pay extortion money and had misbehaved during a warning call.
19-Jun-2025
Nijjar Trucking, a business owned by Raghbir Singh Nijjar—the cousin of deceased Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar—was fired upon in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada on June 19. Raghbir alleged that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was responsible for the attack, linking it to an ongoing extortion campaign targeting South Asian business owners in the region.
18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report, officially acknowledging for the first time that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. The report identifies Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) as a persistent threat, citing activities such as extremist financing and targeting Indian interests. CSIS also noted that such extremism continues to fuel Indian foreign interference concerns in Canada.
18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report, officially acknowledging for the first time that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. The report identifies Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) as a persistent threat, citing activities such as extremist financing and targeting Indian interests. CSIS also noted that such extremism continues to fuel Indian foreign interference concerns in Canada.
18-Jun-2025
Canada’s premier intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), on June 18 released its annual report stating that India has shown a 'clear intent' to target members of the Sikh separatist movement in North America. This assessment follows CSIS’s acknowledgment that Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) pose a persistent threat, engaging in activities such as extremist financing and planning violence directed at India. The report cited the 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a significant escalation in India’s alleged countermeasures against the movement.
18-Jun-2025
On June 18, dozens of pro-Khalistan activists protested outside the Indian consulate marking two years since the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver, in British Columbia province in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead in Surrey in Canada in 2023.
17-Jun-2025
Speaking to the press in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he must be 'careful' in commenting on the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar due to the ongoing judicial process. He also confirmed that he had discussed law enforcement cooperation and issues related to transnational repression with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the G7 Summit.
17-Jun-2025
Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on June 17 reported that Khalistani extremists staged an 'ambush' protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Protesters stomped on and tore the Indian flag, shouted separatist slogans, and played an aggressive anti-Modi song. They called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to 'kill Modi politics' and urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to 'kill India politics,' even advocating for efforts to 'Balkanise India.'
17-Jun-2025
Criminologist Sergeant Tammy Lobb, speaking to Postmedia, addressed the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight 182 bombing, stating that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to pursue any emerging information, even nearly 40 years after the 1985 attack that killed 331 people. She affirmed that investigators believe all key suspects have been identified, though some aspects of the case remain unresolved.
17-Jun-2025
On June 17, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, and agreed to restore full diplomatic representation by reappointing High Commissioners. The meeting, described as 'excellent' by Modi and a 'great honour' by Carney, marked a significant reset in bilateral relations after nearly 20 months of diplomatic freeze.
16-Jun-2025
Hundreds of pro-Khalistan activists on June 16 gathered at Calgary Municipal Plaza in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to protest Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for the G7 Summit. The protesters chanted slogans such as 'Kill Modi Politics' and beat drums bearing lion emblems.