KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
27-Dec-2023
On December 27, the son of the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Satish Kumar’s house was targeted in a shooting incident in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. No injuries were reported, but there was bullet hole damage. The incident's motive is yet to be determined. While there's no confirmed link to threats against Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Hindu temples in Canada have faced attacks in recent years by Pro-Khalistani extremists, sparking concerns about hate crimes against the Hindu-Canadian community.
27-Dec-2023
According to a report by the Globe and the Mail, two suspects believed to have fatally shot Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in British Columbia (BC) province in Canada, are reportedly under police surveillance and expected to be arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the coming weeks.
22-Dec-2023
According to reports, Canada is facing mounting pressure to provide evidence supporting allegations of India's involvement in the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia (BC), Canada. Former BC Premier Ujjal Dosanjh urged Canada to present proof, drawing parallels with United States (US) prosecutors who linked an Indian government official to a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader. In September, Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau claimed credible intelligence linking India to Nijjar's killing, prompting a denial by the Indian government. Trudeau expressed the intention to reveal evidence in due course, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation in this high-profile case.
20-Dec-2023
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau, in an interview with CBC in Canada on December 20, expressed an evolving understanding in India regarding collaboration instead of confrontation after the United States (US) indictment. He noted that the indictment has led to a more sober tone in the Indian government. However, India had earlier dismissed Trudeau's claims as 'absurd' and established a probe committee to investigate the allegations. Despite strained ties following Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in a Khalistani separatist's killing, he emphasized Canada's commitment to standing up for human rights, safety, and the rule of law while seeking to advance trade and the Indo-Pacific strategy.
19-Dec-2023
A group of Khalistan supporters on December 19 staged a protest outside the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, Canada, raising slogans against Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and attacking External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar along with Indian diplomats
18-Dec-2023
A Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, is increasing security due to discriminatory comments on social media about a 55-foot-tall Lord Hanuman statue scheduled for unveiling in April. The controversy aligns with rising anti-immigration sentiments and Hinduphobia in Brampton, a city known for pro-Khalistan activities. Despite concerns, the temple asserts that the statue adheres to regulations and is funded by donations.
15-Dec-2023
Canada is set to unveil a 55-foot statue of Hanuman in April 2024, the tallest depiction of a Hindu deity, in Brampton, Canada. Crafted by renowned Rajasthan sculptor Naresh Kumawat and funded by the local temple administration, the statue coincides with Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
15-Dec-2023
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an associate of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has threatened to sue the Surrey School District, after it cancelled the contract to host an unofficial referendum vote, citing a violation of advertising policies at Tamanawis Secondary in Surrey in Canada.
13-Dec-2023
The Canadian Government, on December 13, expressed rejection of all forms of hate and discrimination, emphasizing the need for Canadians to stand against it in response to a petition addressing Hinduphobia, in Ottawa in Canada. However, petitioners, including Vijay Jain based in Brampton, expressed frustration, as the response did not meet requests to recognize Hinduphobia in the Human Rights Code's glossary, define it, and address systemic issues. The petition, supported by 81 community organizations, gained momentum after a video by the secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) targeted Canadian Hindus of Indian origin, raising concerns about Hinduphobia in Canada.
13-Dec-2023
According to a report by the CBC released on December 13, Canadian authorities are searching for Raj Kumar Mehmi, a 60-year-old Sikh truck driver who fled to India after being convicted in absentia for smuggling nearly 80 kg of cocaine from the United States (US) to Canada. Mehmi was sentenced to 15 years in prison, but he boarded a flight to New Delhi from Vancouver just a month before the sentencing. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued, along with a red notice for international cooperation.
11-Dec-2023
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau, in an interview with the agency Canadian Press, on December 11 reiterated his allegations against India over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating the need to "put a chill on India". Trudeau claimed the announcement was an extra "level of deterrence" to ensure Canadians' safety. He also mentioned difficult conversations with PM Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit and accused India of spreading misinformation.
04-Dec-2023
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on December 4 arrested Manpreet Singh, a 27-year-old Indian-origin commercial truck driver, after over 52 kg of cocaine were seized from his truck at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward in the Ontario province of Canada.
30-Nov-2023
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau on November 30 commented on the recent United States (US) indictment of an Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, in connection with an alleged foiled plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, suggesting that India should take the matter seriously and work with Canada to investigate, referencing previous concerns about Indian Government involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
26-Nov-2023
Devotees and members of the Indo-Canadian community on November 26 confronted pro-Khalistan elements who had come to protest a consular camp at the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Nearly 200 Indo-Canadian counter-protestors faced off against pro-Khalistan elements led by the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) at the consular camp, resulting in a three-hour standoff. Temple officials reported smooth operations, and the police intervened to disperse the groups.
25-Nov-2023
Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, on November 25, criticized Canada for prematurely implicating India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar without concluding the investigation. Verma also urged Canada to provide supporting evidence for its allegations and emphasized India's willingness to cooperate if specific and relevant information is shared.
25-Nov-2023
On November 25, unidentified miscreants fired 'warning' shots at the house of Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Later, Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi claimed responsibility on Facebook, issuing a warning to Gippy to stop admiring Bollywood star Salman Khan and also threatening Khan. The incident is under investigation, and no injuries were reported.
25-Nov-2023
Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma on November 25 stated that India is cooperating with the United States (US) investigation into an alleged assassination attempt but not with Canada's probe into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He cited a disparity in the information shared in the investigations as the reason for the differing levels of cooperation.
21-Nov-2023
India-origin Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) Chandra Arya on November 21 expressed concern about the persistent threat from pro-Khalistani elements in Canada, highlighting incidents of vandalism targeting Hindu temples by Sikh extremists. Arya urged Canadian authorities to take action, emphasizing the recent verbal abuse of a Sikh family outside a gurdwara and the potential trouble at a Hindu temple in Surrey.
20-Nov-2023
The Indian-origin Canadian Member of Parliament (MP), Chandra Arya, on November 20 shared a video of alleged pro-Khalistani supporters planning trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia province of Canada. Arya called on Canadian authorities to intervene, citing recent incidents of Khalistan supporters verbally abusing a Sikh family and attacking Hindu temples in Canada.
17-Nov-2023
According to reports, the Khalistan referendum event organized by Sikh For Justice (SFJ) has been exposed as a deceptive ploy to strengthen the financial resources of the banned terrorist organization. Intelligence agencies reveal that participants were coerced into donating money during the referendum, with Khalistan supporters exaggerating the number of participants. The referendum, perceived as a sham, aims to create an anti-India atmosphere in Canada and gather funds for terrorist activities, despite a lack of genuine interest and support from the Sikh community in Canada.
16-Nov-2023
A 28-year-old Sikh man, identified as Jagraj Singh alias Raj, was shot dead by two masked men in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on November 16. Raj, who worked as a security guard, had been in Canada for three months on a student visa. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.
16-Nov-2023
According to a report by The National Telegraph (TNT), the Khalistan referendum organized by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on September 11 was a 'farce' and a show of force by Khalistani elements. The low turnout forced SFJ to call for a revote on October 29. While SFJ claims 100,000 participants, reports suggest only 5,000-7,000 people showed up, a minuscule minority of Surrey's 154,000 Sikh population. The voting process lacked transparency, with concerns raised about voter security and the absence of proper identification checks. The referendum, aimed at mobilizing Khalistan sympathizers, is seen as a mockery with no international significance.
15-Nov-2023
The Pro-Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on November 15 targeted Indian Consulate officials, disrupting a life certificate distribution camp in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Khalistani extremists gathered outside the venue, forcing the evacuation of authorities under police protection. The Indian government has raised concerns with Canada, demanding security assurances and vowing not to grant asylum to members of the Khalistani movement.
15-Nov-2023
The Pro-Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) on November 15 released posters threatening to shut down routine life certificate camps organized by the Indian consulate that are scheduled to be held on November 18 and 19 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and on November 19 in the Metro Vancouver region in Canada.
13-Nov-2023
Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on November 13 offered a USD 100,000 reward for the arrest of Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, accusing him of fabricating a terror threat against Air India. Pannun's threat follows a statement by Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau, seeking collaboration with India in the investigation of the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.