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Sep 27, 2023
Myind Staff

Intel reports indicate exploitation of Canadian visas for recruiting into terrorist organizations

Indian intelligence sources have raised concerns by revealing that deceased terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and various pro-Khalistan elements located in Canada have been actively engaging in the recruitment and radicalization of youths from Punjab. This activity is conducted through a network that facilitates visas for medium-skilled positions, including religious responsibilities within gurdwaras under their control. This information has been reported in a TOI article authored by Bharti Jain. According to a report by The Times of India (TOI), Indian intelligence sources have unveiled an alarming revelation regarding the recruitment and radicalization of young individuals from Punjab by slain terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and other pro-Khalistan elements based in Canada. The report discloses that these recruits are lured under the guise of various professions, including plumbers, truck drivers, and religious servants. However, once in Canada, they become ensnared in the separatist movement. These recruited individuals are alleged to be involved in organizing anti-India protests and radical-religious gatherings within Canada. They predominantly find themselves working in more than 30 gurdwaras under the control of pro-Khalistan elements in cities like Surrey, Brampton, and Edmonton. Indian security officers have expressed concerns that they are manipulated for pro-Khalistan activities, posing a potential threat to the peaceful coexistence of the Indian diaspora in Canada. Furthermore, the ToI report points to the Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar, a political party in Punjab, which is under scrutiny for purportedly charging significant sums, ranging from Rs 1-2 lakh, to issue fabricated letters to Punjab youths. These letters falsely claim persecution in India on religious grounds, serving as a pretext for seeking political asylum in Canada. Subsequently, these individuals are groomed for pro-Khalistan activities. According to Indian security services, the human trafficking channel that supports these activities continues to operate unhindered within Canada. This is believed to be a response to the limited support for the Khalistani cause within the local Indian diaspora. The Indian security officer suggests that Canada's leniency towards pro-Khalistani elements has enabled them to gain influence in gurdwaras throughout the country. This, in turn, has led to increased intimidation of Hindu members of the local Indian diaspora and threats of temple defacement. The ToI report also highlights the active involvement of Khalistan supporters in mobilizing support for the 'Khalistan Referendum' campaign, spearheaded by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). Additionally, figures like Nijjar, Bual, and Bhagat Singh Brar are alleged to have established connections with gangsters in Punjab. They facilitate the relocation of these criminals to Canada in exchange for assistance in carrying out terror attacks in Punjab. Indian security sources reveal that pro-Khalistan elements have been exploiting the cover of 'freedom of expression' and 'political advocacy' to engage in separatist and terrorist activities on Canadian soil for over five decades. Despite their alleged links to numerous terror cases in Punjab, Canadian authorities have yet to initiate inquiries or investigations against individuals like Nijjar, Bhagat Singh Brar, Parry Dulai, Arsh Dalla, Lakbir Landa, and others. "The Kanishka bombing, executed by Khalistani extremists in 1985, stood as one of the world's largest terror attacks back then." However, accused Talwinder Singh Parmar and his associates walked free, seemingly due to Canadian agencies' leniency. An Indian intelligence official noted that paradoxically, Parmar has now become a celebrated figure among Khalistani supporters in Canada, with SFJ naming its campaign center after him. Over half of the reported terror incidents in Punjab have shown direct links to Khalistani extremists based in Canada. Investigations have further revealed connections between Hardeep Singh Nijjar and his associates and numerous targeted killings of Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians in Punjab since 2016. Remarkably, no official inquiries or investigations have been initiated against Nijjar or his accomplices, including Bhagat Singh Brar, Parry Dulai, Arsh Dalla, Lakbir Landa, and others. Furthermore, ongoing investigations have unveiled the participation of Canada-based gangsters in the illicit smuggling of drugs from Pakistan into Punjab. These ill-gotten proceeds are subsequently funneled into financing Khalistani activities. This nexus has sparked inter-gang rivalries among these gangsters, most of whom hail from Punjab originally, leading to growing tensions and conflicts within the Canadian landscape. In 2022 pro-India Sikh leader Ripudaman Singh Malik was found dead in Surrey. Indian agencies have raised suspicions of Hardeep Singh Nijjar's involvement in the incident. However, Canadian authorities have pressed charges against two local criminals who have no apparent ties to the Indian community in connection with the case. The ongoing operation of the human trafficking channel, reportedly unhindered, appears to serve as a response to the limited support for the Khalistani cause within the Sikh community residing in Canada. This observation comes from insights shared by an Indian intelligence officer, highlighting the complex dynamics at play within the Canadian landscape. Image source: Times of India

Sep 26, 2023
Myind Staff

EAM Jaishankar says India a ‘Vishwa Mitra’, recalls G20 presidency in UNGA address

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. During his speech, Jaishankar invoked India's presidency at the G20 and the vision of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. He also called for respecting territorial integrity and non-interference and internal affairs. Top quotes from Jaishankar's speech at UNGA - “The world is witnessing an exceptional period of turmoil...At this juncture, it was with a sense of exceptional responsibility India took up the presidency of G20. Our vision of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' sought to focus on the key concerns of the many just the narrow interests of the few”, he said. “It was also noteworthy that at India's initiative, the African Union was made a permanent member of the G20. By doing so, we gave voice to an entire continent which has long been its due. This significant step in reform should inspire the United Nations, a much older organisation, to also make the Security Council contemporary”, Jaishankar said on African Union's inclusion in the G20. During his address, Jaishankar also added, "India also seeks to promote cooperation with diverse partners. From the era of non-alignment, we have now evolved to that of 'Vishwa Mitra - a friend to the world'. This is reflected in our ability and willingness to engage with a broad range of nations and where necessary harmonise interests. It is visible in the rapid growth of the QUAD; it is equally apparent in the expansion of the BRICS grouping". “India has entered the 'Amrit Kaal'...The world saw a glimpse of what is to come when our Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon. Today, our message to the world is in digitally enabled governance and delivery in the widening ambit of amenities and services and rapidly growing infra and in our energetic start-up structure”, he added. “Respect for territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs cannot be exercised in cherry-picking. When reality departs from rhetoric, we must have the courage to call it out”, the EAM said. Jaishankar also spoke on the women's reservation bill, recently passed in the Parliament. “Our latest assertion is in path-breaking legislation to reserve one-third of the seats for women in legislatures. I speak for a society where ancient traditions of democracy have struck deep modern roots. As a result, our thinking, approaches and actions are more grounded and authentic”, Jaishankar firmly said. Image Source: Hindustan Times