India-Canada row: Trudeau's Khalistan statements sparked open conversations in India, says Pannun

Pannun added that Trudeau’s move has allowed “Khalistani supporters to become more vocal without fear of retribution."

The relations between India and Canada are at an all-time low after Trudeau alleged, in his Parliament, the involvement of a “foreign agent" in the killing of Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. He even claimed that he had intelligence inputs and evidence that the Indian government could be behind Nijjar’s death.

These allegations, which New Delhi has strongly denied, resulted in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats on both sides.

Nijjar was killed by unidentified gunmen outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, Canada, on June 18. He was the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force and was designated a terrorist by the Indian government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in 2020. Interpol had also issued a red corner notice against him quite a few times, the first one being in 2016.

After two failed referendums for Khalistan in Canada, Pannun said that organisers are planning more in Abbotsford, Edmonton, Calgary, and Montreal in 2024.

CNN-News18 has regularly reported how Trudeau is allowing terrorists to move freely in Canada. He is not cooperating in investigations despite being declared an offender and investigated by Federal agencies.

CNN-News18 earlier reported how Pannun’s referendum rallies in Canada were complete failures, said local sources, adding the numbers being given out, alleging public support for Khalistan, too, are fake.

“In the September 10 poll, the SFJ claimed they got 1.35 lakh votes, but in reality, only 2,398 people came out to vote. In the case of the October 29 poll too, contrary to the claims of 2 lakh voters, only 2,000 voters, mostly students and the old set of supporters, voted," said local sources.

CNN-News18 also reported how Pannun is being funded by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to top intelligence sources.

Pannun is getting money from innocent youths and donations in the name of war.

“He has made all gurdwaras of the UK, Canada and USA breeding grounds for anti-India sentiments. According to a witness, ISI operatives are regular visitors there," said sources.