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In a statement ISPR DG said, “I have shocking news to share. India has just fired six ballistic missiles from Adampur. One of these ballistic missiles has hit Adampur itself, while the remaining five missiles have hit the Amritsar area in Indian Punjab.”

It seems that the Carney administration’s stance on pro-Khalistani elements is unlikely to change significantly from that during Trudeau’s tenure.

The Gurdwara management called on all Canadians, Sikhs and people of goodwill to stand together in the face of extremism. “We must denounce these acts and reaffirm our shared commitment to the values of peace, unity, and respect. This attack is an attack on all of us – on the very unity that makes Canada strong."

Given that the Indian government has been a vocal opponent of Khalistani activities abroad, aimed at secession of Indian State of Punjab from the Union, it could be labelled as a foreign government (under the proposed California State law) of employing 'transanational repression.'

Radio Canada claimed Indian consular officials meddled in Canadian politics, citing anti-India Baaz News Organisation. The report lacks evidence, fuelling mistrust in India-Canada relations.

Justin Trudeau acknowledges the presence of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada, adding that they don’t represent all Sikhs.

On 20th September, US National Security Council officials met pro-Khalistani Sikh groups, sparking criticism for engaging with separatists. The meeting occurred before President Biden's meeting with PM Modi.

Amritpal Singh had contested the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from the jail in Assam and won the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary seat in Punjab.

Pro-Khalistani elements vandalised a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Italy's Apulia before inauguration by PM Modi

The pro-Khalistani elements also brandished Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale posters at the Golden Temple premises