KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
20-Jun-2024
On June 20, in an address to the parliament, Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya warned that Khalistani extremism is re-emerging in Canada. He highlighted recent incidents troubling the Hindu Canadian community and condemned the historical bombing of Air India Flight 182 by Khalistani extremists as the deadliest act of mass killing in Canadian history. Arya’s remarks come ahead of a memorial on June 23, commemorating the victims, underscoring India’s condemnation of terrorism.
20-Jun-2024
India's Consulate General in Vancouver emphasized India's commitment to countering terrorism globally as it announced a memorial service for the 39th anniversary of the Air India 'Kanishka' Flight 182 bombing, a tragic event that killed 329 people in 1985. This announcement comes amid strained relations with Canada, which recently observed a moment of silence for Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, intensifying the discord over Canada's handling of pro-Khalistan elements. The memorial is set for June 23, 2024, at the Air India Memorial in Vancouver.
19-Jun-2024
On June 19, the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada upheld the inclusion of two suspected Khalistani extremists, Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai, on the no-fly list, ruling that the public safety benefits outweigh the breach of their Charter rights. Justice David Stratas emphasized that the evidence against the individuals was strong and their removal from the list would jeopardize efforts to prevent terrorism, both domestically and internationally. The decision reaffirms previous Federal Court rulings from 2022 that supported their continued restriction from flying.
19-Jun-2024
On June 19, the Indian Consulate General in Vancouver announced a memorial event scheduled for June 23, 2024, to honour the victims of the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing, marking its 39th anniversary in Vancouver, Canada. The memorial aims to demonstrate solidarity against terrorism and will be held at the Air India Memorial in Stanley Park. This event comes amid strained relations between India and Canada following the commemoration of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and ongoing investigations into his death.
18-Jun-2024
Khalistani extremists on June 18 marked the anniversary of Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing by holding a mock murder trial for Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi outside the Indian consulate in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The trial featured actors as the jury and a judge, with an effigy of Modi in prison stripes paraded in a cage.
18-Jun-2024
According to a recent survey from the non-profit polling agency Angus Reid Institute (ARI), public opinion in Canada towards India has declined, with only 33% viewing the country favourably, down from 56% in 2019. This decline is attributed to factors such as the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, allegations of foreign interference, and growing anti-immigration sentiment. Political commentator Darshan Maharaja noted that issues related to international students and corruption have also negatively impacted India's perception.
18-Jun-2024
Canada’s House of Commons observed a "moment of silence" on June 18 to mark the first anniversary of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Ottawa, Canada. Relations between India and Canada remain strained following Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s murder. This coincided with a large protest outside India’s consulate in Vancouver by Khalistani extremists, featuring posters of Talwinder Singh Parmar, the mastermind of the 1985 Air India flight 182 bombing.
16-Jun-2024
India's diplomatic missions in Canada are preparing for potential protests on June 18, the anniversary of the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia. The Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) plans to hold a 'Citizens Court of Canada' outside the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, while the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey will hold special prayers. Given the history of targeted protests and threats, including posters branding Indian diplomats as responsible for Nijjar's death, Canadian authorities have heightened security measures to protect Indian diplomatic personnel.
16-Jun-2024
A large crowd gathered on June 16 to honour Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar ahead of the first anniversary of his killing at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Surrey, Canada. Nijjar was shot dead on June 18, 2023. The memorial was attended by thousands from Canada and abroad.
10-Jun-2024
Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma in Ottawa urged Canadian authorities at all levels to take strong action against public displays of violence and hatred, referring to an event where Khalistani extremists displayed a float depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi. He emphasized that Indian nationals in Canada feel intimidated by such events.
08-Jun-2024
Indian-origin Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya condemned the depiction of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination in a float by Khalistani supporters via a statement on social media site X on June 8. He called on Canadian law enforcement to take immediate action, stating that such actions are meant to instill fear among Hindu-Canadians. Arya emphasized that the portrayal of Gandhi with bullet holes and her bodyguards as assassins is part of ongoing threats, urging Canadian law enforcement to take immediate action.
07-Jun-2024
Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc, in a statement on social media site X on June 7 condemned the promotion of violence following the display of posters depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi by Khalistani supporters in Vancouver in Canada.
07-Jun-2024
On June 7, a Ludhiana man identified as Yuvraj Goyal was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The police subsequently arrested four persons, identified as Manvir Basra, Sahib Basra, Harkirat Jhutty, and Keilon Francois, in connection with the murder. The Canadian police suspect it was a case of mistaken identity.
06-Jun-2024
Pro-Khalistan supporters held protests at the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada, on June 6, to mark the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star. The protest featured a float depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and was organized by the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).
04-Jun-2024
According to sources, Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was the target of a failed assassination plot by the Indian government at a wedding in Canada.
03-Jun-2024
According to sources, Amandeep Singh's arrest on November 3, 2023, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, came just one day before a wedding attended by key Khalistani supporters. Singh was charged in connection with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The wedding, held at a Brampton gurdwara, included many individuals on India's Sikh enemies list, including U.S.-Canadian citizen and Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who ultimately did not attend due to security concerns.
02-Jun-2024
The banned Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, called for a "lockdown" of India's High Commission in Ottawa and its consulates in Vancouver and Toronto in Canada on June 6, the 40th anniversary of Operation Bluestar.
01-Jun-2024
On June 1, the New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada announced plans to seek official recognition of the "Sikh genocide" in November 2024, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots in India following Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination.
28-May-2024
Canadian journalist and author Terry Milewski recently joined Harrison Faulkner on The Faulkner Show to discuss the Khalistan movement's significant influence on Canadian politics. Milewski, who has studied the movement since the 1980s and authored Blood for Blood: 50 Years of the Global Khalistan Movement, explained how Khalistani activists have leveraged political power to promote anti-India sentiment in Canada.
24-May-2024
According to reports, Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has informed the Indian High Commission about the arrest of four Indian nationals in connection with the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The arrested men—Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Amandeep Singh—have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. While IHIT has provided the men with legal counsel, it is up to them if they wish to speak to Indian authorities.