Following Canada's allegations about India's involvement in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, New Delhi officials have alleged that nine separatist organisations are harbouring terrorists in Canada. However, despite multiple requests, Ottawa has not taken action against them.
These organisations include the World Sikh Organization (WSO), Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) which allegedly operate at the behest of Pakistan freely on Canadian soil, officials said.
Indian authorities have repeatedly raised the issue of deporting wanted terrorists and gangsters during diplomatic and security talks, but Canadian authorities have remained non-committal and supportive of these terror elements, according to officials.
Multiple dossiers have been provided to Canada, but India's deportation requests have gone unanswered, they said.
Among the individuals involved in terror activities and conspiring with Pakistan's ISI, there are eight individuals involved in terror activities and as many gangsters who have found a safe haven in Canada.
Deportation requests for these individuals, including Gurwant Singh and Gurpreet Singh, who are involved in terror cases, have been pending with Canadian authorities for years. An Interpol Red Corner Notice is also pending against Gurwant Singh.
The officials mention that even requests for the deportation of dreaded gangsters, such as Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dalla and Satinderjit Singh Brar alias Goldy Brar, who claimed responsibility for the killing of Sidhu Moose Wala, have been submitted with evidence but received no action from the Canadian government.
Other Canada-based wanted terrorists mentioned include Gurwant Singh Bath of the Dashmesh regiment of Khalistan, Bhagat Singh Brar (son of Pakistan-based terrorist Lakhbeer Singh Rhode), Moninder Singh Bual, and Satinder Pal Singh Gill.
These allegations follow the ruckus linked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments on India's involvement in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who carried a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh, was born in Punjab and was affiliated with the now-banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). He managed to escape India in 1997 and later visited Pakistan, where he became allegedly involved with the ISI in organising secret training camps for Sikh extremist groups associated with the Khalistan movement.
The officials point out that support for extremist elements and gangsters in Canada is linked to political realities that influence the vote bank in Sikh-dominated constituencies. They highlight the role of Jagmeet Singh Dhaliwal, an MP from Burnaby South, who belongs to the New Democratic Party of Canada, a vocal supporter of the Khalistan referendum.
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