Khalistani violent extremist groups are among “several terrorist entities" that have been receiving financial support originating from Canada, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing and money laundering.
In a major breakthrough, the Punjab police has arrested Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Tarn Taran district, for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), officials said on Tuesday.
In a significant blow to Pakistan’s ISI-backed terror infrastructure, the Punjab police have successfully dismantled a terror module of the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in Batala, arresting six operatives acting on the directives of foreign-based handlers
Pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has appealed to the Sikh soldiers in the Indian Army not to fight for the country if India goes to war with Pakistan, adding that Islamabad is "friendly" for Sikhs and Khalistan.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India expects the host government will live up to its diplomatic obligations.
The committee was set up in November 2023 by the Indian government on receipt of information provided by the US authorities on a "foiled plot" to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist on American soil.
Three dreaded Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Puranpur area of Pilibhit district early Monday.
Canadian Police knew that one of its officials, who was found involved in the violent protest by extremists at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton and has been suspended, had earlier participated in Khalistani protests in October, a former Toronto Police Sergeant has said.
The organisers of the solidarity rally pressed Canadian politicians and law enforcement agencies to not give further support to Khalistanis.
The Indian High Commission in Canada has condemned the "violent disruption" by 'anti-India' elements outside a consular camp in Brampton and raised concerns over the safety of Indian nationals in the country.
