KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
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.
12-Nov-2023
The Edmonton Police on November 12 released video and images of suspects connected to the shooting deaths of Harpreet Singh Uppal, an Indian-origin Sikh alleged to be a high-level gang member, and his 11-year-old son in Edmonton, Alberta province, Canada. Uppal, associated with the Brothers Keeper gang, was facing drug-related charges.
12-Nov-2023
On November 12, a mob led by Khalistani radicals gate-crashed a Diwali celebration in Canada, throwing stones and trash at the celebrating Hindu crowd at Westwood Mall in Brampton, Ontario. Peel Regional Police are investigating the incident, and the City of Mississauga is collaborating on necessary actions. This incident follows India's recent recommendation to Canada to strengthen its framework against the misuse of freedom of expression that may incite violence and address hate crimes.
12-Nov-2023
Indian Consul General in Vancouver, Manish, faced a security scare on November 12 as Sikh activists cornered and heckled him in Abbotsford in the British Columbia province of Canada. A video circulating on social media shows the diplomat's car surrounded by protesters holding Khalistan flags, with police present but not taking active countermeasures. The activists shouted accusations about the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, demanding accountability from the Indian government.
12-Nov-2023
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau on November 12 reiterated his claim that Canada reached out to India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, asserting Canada's commitment to the rule of law, in Ottawa in Canada. Trudeau mentioned seeking cooperation from allies, including the United States (US), in investigating the matter. He criticized India for violating the Vienna Convention, claiming the expulsion of Canadian diplomats was a response to suspicions of Indian involvement in Nijjar's killing.
12-Nov-2023
Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau on November 12 extended Diwali greetings, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness in Ottawa, Canada. He acknowledged the contributions of Canadians from Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist communities. Additionally, Trudeau wished Sikhs a happy Bandi Chhor Divas, emphasizing the values of selflessness and generosity inspired by the story of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Trudeau highlighted the significance of coming together as a society to achieve peace, freedom, and community.
11-Nov-2023
The former Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia, Christy Clark, on November 11 warned that Canada stands to lose if a trade agreement with India is not secured amid bilateral tensions. While addressing the media in Toronto, she emphasized that the delay affects Canadian workers, the economy, and prosperity growth in the country. She highlighted the risk that India could potentially find similar high-value products elsewhere in the world.
09-Nov-2023
An alleged gangster, identified as Harpreet Singh Uppal, and his 11-year-old son were fatally shot outside a gas station in Edmonton in Alberta province of Canada, believed to be a result of gang-related violence with suspected ties to Khalistani groups. Uppal, described as a high-level figure in organized crime, faced criminal charges, including cocaine smuggling. This incident adds to a series of gang war-related killings in Canada involving Punjab-origin gangs with connections to Khalistanis and Pakistan's Inter Service-Intelligence (ISI). It contributes to existing diplomatic tensions between India and Canada over Khalistani activities.
09-Nov-2023
According to sources, the Canadian federal government is downplaying a recent warning from the British government, which suggests a high likelihood of a terrorist attack in Canada. Canada's national threat level remains medium, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refrained from commenting on the British warning, even though Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani terrorist and the chief of the banned outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), issued threats urging travellers not to fly Air India on November 19, 2023.
09-Nov-2023
Laura Scaffidi, the press secretary to Canada’s transport minister, on November 9 stated that the Canadian government and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating a potential terror threat issued by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. This threat is related to a video circulating online, warning against traveling on Air India on November 19 in Ottawa, Canada.