In one incident, Khalistani terrorists specifically seperated Hindus from Sikhs on the train and forced them to deboard. The victims were then lined up across the railway track and killed.
In 2016, pro-Khalistani Canadian and former president of Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Bikramjit Singh Sandhar, applied for a visa for India. The application was denied on the grounds of statements he made about Khalistan while serving as the president of the Gurdwara. He would have got visa if he had signed a letter renouncing Khalistan.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Police with the Peel Regional Police, Nishan Duraiappah wrote to the Brampton Triveni Mandir authorities and asked to consider rescheduling the Consular camp event.
Lenient policies and support for Khalistani extremism in Canada have fuelled tensions with India, risking national security and diplomatic strain as extremism gains ground.
CPI(M) supports the Indian government against Canada's allegations, citing concerns over pro-Khalistani elements. Not to forget communist leaders were killed by Khalistani terrorists in Punjab during insurgency.
India should label Canada a state sponsor of terrorism for harbouring Khalistani terrorists and repeatedly turning down requests to extradite those responsible for undermining India's sovereignty.