KHALISTAN EXTREMISM MONITOR
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
A project of the Institute for Conflict Management
08-Oct-2025
A member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Goldy Dhillon, identifying himself as Goldy Dhillon Fateh Portugal, claimed responsibility in a social media post for recent firing attacks on properties linked to a single restaurant owner at multiple locations in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The targeted properties operate under the ‘Ustad G 76’ brand and are located at 13025 76 Ave, Surrey; 2160 King George Blvd, South Surrey; and 21768 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Dhillon accused the restaurant owner of harassing female employees and failing to pay wages, warning that any business owner facing similar allegations “will be held accountable” for harm to their life or enterprise.
08-Oct-2025
According to reports, two Canada-based Khalistani separatists, Moninder Singh Bual and Prabjot Singh, both representatives of the Sikh Federation of Canada and testified at the 2024 Hogue Commission on foreign interference, were guest speakers at a United Kingdom (UK) event on September 28 featuring members of a Khalistani organization listed as a terrorist entity in Canada. The National Convention of the Sikh Federation UK, hosted and livestreamed on September 28 in Wolverhampton, England, was promoted by the group as featuring “Khalistani leaders from across the globe.” One of the speakers at the event was seen wearing a jacket of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), a Khalistani separatist organization designated as a terrorist entity by Public Safety Canada since 2003.
07-Oct-2025
Bruce Pugh, Mayor of the Municipality of Wainwright in Alberta, on October 7 issued a proclamation condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry in the municipality. The proclamation stated: “We condemn Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, and intolerance toward all people, and declare the Town of Wainwright, Alberta, as a place that values equal protection and civil rights and welcomes the diversity brought by Canadian Hindus and all those who work hard, uphold family values, and contribute to our economic and social well-being.” The proclamation comes amid nearly two dozen attacks on Hindu temples since 2023, often desecrated with pro-Khalistan graffiti and posters.
07-Oct-2025
The British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster, on October 7, again adjourned the hearing for four persons charged with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, moving it to a case management conference on November 20, with another hearing scheduled for December 15. Nijjar was shot dead on June 18, 2023, and four individuals of Indian origin—Amandeep Singh, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—are charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Pro-Khalistan group, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), held a protest outside the courthouse where the hearing was taking place.
06-Oct-2025
In a social media post, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed to have carried out shootings over the past three days at multiple locations in Canada, targeting a man named Navi Tesi, whom they accused of extorting INR 5 million from people using Bishnoi’s name. The gang stated that the attacks were conducted at his hideouts in retaliation.
06-Oct-2025
According to sources, Canadian authorities are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on October 6 to determine whether they are connected to a recent wave of violent extortion attempts targeting South Asian-owned homes and businesses across Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. In the first incident, multiple rounds were fired at the Indian restaurant Ustaad G76, located in the 2100 block of King George Boulevard, Surrey, in the early morning of October 6. No one was inside at the time of the attack. In the second incident, a man reportedly fired several shots at the Surrey Police Service’s community office at the intersection of King George Boulevard and 107 Avenue, Surrey, in the afternoon. A suspect was arrested shortly afterward in connection with the incident. According to Surrey Police spokesperson Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton, the city has recorded 56 extortion attempts so far in 2025, 31 of which involved gunfire.
05-Oct-2025
According to reports, Canadian intelligence and financial authorities have reportedly intensified scrutiny of charitable organizations suspected of funneling funds to terrorist groups, particularly Khalistani outfits. Sources indicate that terrorist elements maintain sleeper cells within the Canadian non-profit sector to conceal operations and launder money. One case under review involves Nurinder Singh Parmar, reportedly the son of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Talwinder Singh Parmar, the mastermind of the 1985 Air India bombing. Nurinder is said to be working in the Canadian non-profit sector under a concealed identity, omitting his surname to evade scrutiny. Authorities are investigating his alleged links to the BKI, a proscribed terrorist organization under Canadian and international law.
05-Oct-2025
On the night of October 5, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly carried out shootings at multiple locations in Canada. Fateh Portugal, linked to the gang, claimed responsibility in a social media post that included videos of the attacks. The post alleged that one Navi Tesi had extorted 5 million from singers in Lawrence Bishnoi’s name, prompting the shootings at his properties — Theshi Enterprise (1254, 110 Ave), House No. 2817 (144 St), and 13049, 76 Ave Unit No. 104, Swift 1200 AM. It warned that similar action would be taken against businessmen found guilty of wrongdoing, while assuring that honest individuals had nothing to fear. The message concluded with a threat that anyone spreading false news would be personally accountable for any harm caused, and was signed off by multiple names, implying group endorsement.
04-Oct-2025
The designated Khalistani terrorist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) issued a statement on October 4, calling on the Canadian government to ban all “Made in India” films. SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed that the “Make in India” campaign had become a political weapon of Modi’s regime promoting Hindutva ideology and warned that allowing Indian films and products in Canada amounted to spreading propaganda that normalizes violence against pro-Khalistan Sikhs and undermines Canada’s Charter values.
04-Oct-2025
A movie theatre in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, suspended screenings of Indian films after two targeted attacks by unidentified assailants within a week—an attempted arson on September 25 and a shooting on October 2, 2025. In the first incident, masked attackers tried to ignite the entrance using flammable liquid; in the second, they fired shots to intimidate. Halton Regional Police stated that both incidents are being investigated as targeted attacks, reportedly linked to pro-Khalistani calls for a nationwide ban on ‘Made in India’ films in Canada.
03-Oct-2025
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on October 3 warned that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, recently designated as a terrorist entity, poses a “significant threat to the safety and security of Canadians.” The RCMP stated that the terrorist designation will strengthen efforts to disrupt the gang’s operations and reaffirmed its commitment to investigating all terrorism-related activities, regardless of the group or individuals involved.
02-Oct-2025
On October 2, a suspected pro-Khalistani assailant, dressed in black and wearing a face mask, fired multiple shots at the entrance doors of a movie theatre in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The theatre’s CEO, Jeff Knoll, linked the attacks to the screening of South Asian films. The Halton Regional Police stated that they were investigating this incident, along with the September 25 attack, as targeted acts.
29-Sep-2025
The Government of Canada on September 29 formally designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code, citing the group’s violent activities, intimidation tactics, and threats to diaspora communities. Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree announced the decision, emphasizing that the designation would provide law enforcement with ‘powerful and effective tools’ to curb the gang’s activities. He further stated, “The Bishnoi gang is not just a criminal network but a terrorist organization that thrives on fear and violence. This designation makes it clear that Canada will not tolerate their crimes.” With the inclusion of the Bishnoi gang, a total of 88 entities are now listed as terrorist organizations under Canadian law. The Bishnoi gang, led by Lawrence Bishnoi, who hails from Punjab and is currently lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat, India, faces numerous charges, including murder, extortion, and involvement in high-profile assassinations, most notably that of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Following the designation, all property, vehicles, and financial assets linked to the Bishnoi gang in Canada can now be frozen or seized. It also becomes a criminal offence for any individual in Canada, or Canadians abroad, to knowingly provide funds, services, or resources to the gang.
29-Sep-2025
Unidentified assailants opened fire on Punjabi-Hindi radio station ‘Swift 1200 AM’ in Surrey, British Columbia, late on September 29, in what police suspect is the latest act of intimidation linked to Canada’s spiraling extortion crisis targeting South Asian businesses. No one was inside at the time, and staff discovered bullet holes in the main exterior door the next morning on September 30. Surrey Police Service (SPS) confirmed it was a targeted drive-by attack and transferred the case to British Columbia’s newly formed Provincial Extortion Task Force. The station’s recent shows had focused on extortion threats against Indian-owned businesses and Ottawa’s decision to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity.
26-Sep-2025
A Canadian court on September 26 sentenced Indo-Canadian, Abjeet Kingra, allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, to six years in prison for firing and arson at the residence of musician AP Dhillon in British Columbia on the night of September 1, 2024. The court also imposed a lifetime firearms ban and a DNA order on him. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the judge noted that Kingra acted under the Bishnoi gang’s direction to carry out targeted criminal acts in Canada. According to the officials, the investigation continues as the second suspect, Vikram Sharma, remains at large and is believed to have fled the country after the attack.
25-Sep-2025
On September 25, two masked assailants dressed in black, suspected to be pro-Khalistan elements, attempted to set fire to the entrance of a movie theatre in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, using a flammable liquid from red gas cans. The fire was contained outside, causing moderate damage.
25-Sep-2025
Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser Nathalie Drouin on September 25 stated that India has committed to cooperate and share information with Canadian police investigations. Drouin, who met her Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in New Delhi on September 18, described the discussions as ‘very productive’ and confirmed that Canada and India have re-established certain channels of communication to address their respective concerns. However, she declined to comment on the Nijjar investigation, while noting that India seeks assurances from Canada regarding its support for a single, unified Indian state.
25-Sep-2025
Khalistani separatist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, coordinator of the secessionist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Canada, was released on bail from the Lindsay Correctional Centre in Ontario on September 25. Shortly after his release, Gosal posted a video recorded just outside the prison gates in which he warned India's National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and declared that ‘New Delhi will soon become Khalistan.’ In the video he said: “India, I'm out — to support Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and to organise the Khalistan referendum on November 23, 2025. Delhi banega Khalistan… Ajit Doval, why don't you come to Canada, America or any European country and try to arrest or do any extradition. Doval, I am waiting for you.”
25-Sep-2025
Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser Nathalie Drouin stated on September 25 that New Delhi and Ottawa have found a ‘way’ to address mutual concerns, as both countries agreed to work together to open a fresh chapter with a particular focus on tackling terrorism and transnational crime. Drouin noted that India expects Canada to be unequivocal in its commitment to the ‘One India’ principle and the respect for the integrity of Indian territory. In turn, she emphasized that Canada’s priority is ensuring safer streets at home. ‘We have a common understanding and a common goal here,’ Drouin said.
22-Sep-2025
According to government sources, Canadian authorities have arrested Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a close aide of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Khalistan outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), on multiple firearms-related charges in Ottawa, Canada. Gosal, who rose as a key SFJ coordinator in Canada after the June 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, was held for illegal possession of firearms, though police have not specified the number or type of weapons seized. The arrest comes just days after Indian and Canadian National Security Advisers (NSAs) met in New Delhi on September 18, signalling possible cooperation on terrorism concerns.