KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
14-Jun-2025
Canadian authorities on June 14 confirmed that security arrangements for the G7 Summit are being guided by an 'intelligence-led, threat-informed' approach amid planned protests by pro-Khalistan groups over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation. The summit is being held in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG), responsible for protecting dignitaries, has established an exclusion zone around the summit venue.
13-Jun-2025
Sukhi Chahal, Founder and CEO of The Khalsa Today, emphasised in an interview that fringe elements cannot define India-Canada relations. Speaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the G7 Summit in Canada, Chahal described the moment as a potential turning point for both diplomatic ties and the Indian diaspora. He criticised Khalistani groups for misrepresenting the Sikh community and condemned their silence on the rising drug-related crimes involving Punjabi youth. Despite past tensions, he expressed hope for renewed cooperation under Canada’s evolving leadership.
12-Jun-2025
World Sikh Organization spokesperson Balpreet Singh, on June 12 in Ottawa, criticised Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney for inviting Indian PM Narendra Modi to the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit, calling on Carney to revoke the invitation. He described the move as insensitive, noting that it coincides with the anniversaries of the June 1984 anti-Sikh violence and the 2023 assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
11-Jun-2025
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney, in an interview with Radio Canada on June 11, defended the invitation extended to Indian PM Narendra Modi for the G7 Summit, stating that India’s presence is essential for addressing global challenges such as energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals. Carney acknowledged the ongoing tensions surrounding the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case but affirmed that law enforcement cooperation between the two countries remains active.
11-Jun-2025
Peel Regional Police recently dismantled a transnational organized criminal network trafficking illicit drugs into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), arresting nine individuals identified as Hao Tommy Huynh, Sajgith Yogendrarajah, Manpreet Singh, Philip Tep, Arvinder Powar, Karamjit Singh, Gurtej Singh, Sartaj Singh, and Shiv Onkar Singh and seized a total of 479 kilograms of bricked cocaine and two illegally loaded semi-automatic handguns from their possession in Toronto, Canada. The investigation, codenamed Project Pelican, began in June 2024 and resulted in multiple drug seizures between February and May 2025.
11-Jun-2025
Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan, speaking to ANI on June 11, raised serious concerns about Khalistani extremism in Canada, claiming he was attacked by supporters during a pro-Khalistan rally in Vancouver on June 8—a violent incident he described as 'thuggery' and directly linked to his ongoing reporting on Khalistan-linked activities. Bezirgan warned that some Khalistan supporters are openly glorifying the assassins of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and threatening to ambush and kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political influence during the G7 Summit, highlighting a dangerous escalation of extremist rhetoric on Canadian soil.
11-Jun-2025
On June 11, a 57-year-old Punjabi-origin businessman, Satwinder Sharma, was shot dead inside his office on 84 Avenue in Surrey, Canada. The shooting occurred days after two firing incidents at properties of Punjabi businessman Satish Kumar, president of Surrey’s Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, who had refused extortion demands of two million Canadian dollars. On June 11, a Facebook account under the name Goldy Dhillon, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the attacks on Kumar’s properties before the post was taken down.
10-Jun-2025
In an interview with The Tribune on June 10, Canadian political commentator and podcaster Josh Udall said that Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to the G7 Summit presents a pivotal opportunity to reset India-Canada relations. Udall noted that Canadian PM Mark Carney is primarily focused on trade and may only take action against Khalistani extremism if it is linked to economic incentives. He pointed out the widespread ignorance about the Khalistan issue among Canadians and the dominance of pro-Khalistan narratives in local media. With Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh no longer central to the political landscape, Udall sees a clean slate for diplomacy, though he cautions that any progress will be gradual and strategic.
09-Jun-2025
The upcoming law enforcement dialogue between India and Canada, scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, is expected to be dominated by Khalistan-related issues. India is likely to press Canada for action against pro-Khalistan extremist groups operating from Canadian soil, while Canada is expected to raise the killing of Canadian citizen and Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
09-Jun-2025
The banned Khalistani terrorist outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) released a video on June 9 vowing to disrupt Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada for the G-7 Summit, scheduled from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun accused PM Modi of transnational terrorism and urged G-7 leaders to hold him accountable for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The group also announced plans to honour former PM Indira Gandhi’s assassins and other extremists as 'martyrs'. As of now, the Canadian government has not issued an official response to these threats.
08-Jun-2025
According to sources, pro-Khalistan Sikh groups are planning large-scale protests during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis from June 15 to 17. The banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has threatened to 'ambush Modi’s politics' throughout the visit. SFJ, along with other organisations such as Sikh Federation Canada, has demanded that Canada revoke PM Modi’s invitation and impose sanctions on Indian officials. The Canadian government has not yet issued an official response to these protest calls.
08-Jun-2025
On June 8, a video went viral showing a local Canadian man at a Khalistan rally parade, in Vancouver in British Columbia province, in Canada telling demonstrators, "Go home, no one cares," at an event featuring Khalistan and Pakistani flags along with an effigy of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi.
08-Jun-2025
Independent Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan revealed on June 8 that he was assaulted and threatened by a group of Khalistan supporters while covering their rally in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Bezirgan said the extremists snatched his phone and attempted to stop him from recording, describing the incident as “thuggery.” He highlighted that the pro-Khalistan movement, though not widespread within the Sikh community, has raised serious security concerns and strained India-Canada relations.
06-Jun-2025
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney on June 6 extended a formal invitation to Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit, scheduled to be held in Kananaskis, Canada. PM Modi confirmed his participation via a post on the social media platform X, putting to rest speculation that Canada was cold-shouldering India. The World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada condemned the invitation, citing ongoing concerns over alleged Indian involvement in the 2023 killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
06-Jun-2025
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Mark Carney, on June 6 in Ottawa, defended his decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit, stating that India’s pivotal role in global supply chains and its economic stature made its presence essential. He confirmed that the invitation was extended after consulting with the other G7 members.
03-Jun-2025
The Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS), a historic gurdwara in Vancouver, Canada, has called on the British Columbia (BC) government to establish a permanent memorial and learning centre in honour of the victims of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing. In a letter to BC Premier David Eby, KDS emphasized that the families of the victims "deserve more than silence" and urged the creation of a lasting space for reflection and education. The proposed centre is intended not only as a memorial but also as a reminder of the dangers of extremism and a commitment to justice and reconciliation.
02-Jun-2025
On June 2, official sources revealed that India has not received an invitation to the upcoming G7 Summit, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Canada—marking the first time in seven years that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend. No advance preparations for a high-level Indian delegation have been made, indicating India’s absence from this year’s event.
30-May-2025
According to sources, Sikh organizations in Canada are urging the Canadian government not to invite Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit scheduled for June 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. They cite India’s alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and argue that any invitation should be withheld until India fully cooperates with ongoing Canadian investigations.
29-May-2025
Independent journalist Nitin Chopra, on May 29, shared a video report highlighting the plight of Raman Kumar, a landlord in Ontario, Canada, whose tenants—supporters of the Khalistan movement—have not paid rent or utility bills since January 2025. Chopra’s report featured visuals of the property, including a Khalistan flag displayed without the landlord’s consent. Kumar expressed distress over the financial and mental strain, citing overcrowding, disturbances, and complaints from neighbours. While legal proceedings are underway, he lamented the slow pace of the process and urged authorities to intervene urgently.
28-May-2025
On May 28, Punjabi singer and Khalistan supporter Jaswinder Singh Bains, alias Jazzy B, was welcomed at the British Columbia (BC) Provincial Assembly in Victoria, Canada, at the invitation of Conservative member Steve Kooner. The event sparked diplomatic concern in India. Jazzy B, a Canadian resident, has faced criticism for glorifying extremist figures in his music.