Canada a safe haven for Khalistani terrorists and gangsters? Why isn't Ottawa taking action?
This list contains the names and other specific details of eight gangsters wreaking havoc in India. These men are accused of committing or orchestrating crimes, including murders and other terror-related offences, yet no action has been initiated by Ottawa. Photograph:( WION Web Team )
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As the Canadian PM continues to accuse India of violating Canada's sovereignty, a list of Canada-linked terrorists, gangsters, and extremists shared by the Indian government with Ottawa is doing the rounds. At the time of reporting this, these individuals are still at large and believed to be in Canada
As the Canadian PM continues to accuse India of violating Canada's sovereignty, a list of Canada-linked terrorists, gangsters, and extremists shared by the Indian government with Ottawa is doing the rounds. At the time of reporting this, these individuals are still at large and believed to be in Canada
India and Canada are at odds again after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeatedly accused New Delhi—without proof—of involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist and Sikh separatist leader.
As the Canadian PM continues to accuse India of violating Canada's sovereignty, a list of Canada-linked terrorists, gangsters, and extremists shared by the Indian government with Ottawa is doing the rounds. At the time of reporting this, these individuals are still at large and believed to be in Canada.
This list contains the names and other specific details of eight gangsters wreaking havoc in India. These men are accused of committing or orchestrating crimes, including murders and other terror-related offences, yet no action has been initiated by Ottawa.
The gangsters' list
This damning list contains names of Goldy Brar, a member of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who claimed responsibility for the murder of famed Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh aka Sidhu Moose Wala.
A quick glance at the gangsters' list reveals information that, if used properly, can help cut down terror-related crimes in India.
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It includes everything from the gangsters' photos, their addresses in Canada and India, their passport numbers and the heinous crimes they stand accused of. Let's take a look at the gangsters and their crimes even as Canada is yet to take any action against them:
Goldy Brar
Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar stands accused of multiple murders: Sidhu Moosewala, Kabaddi player Dharminder Singh, Dera Sacha Sauda follower Pardeep Singh and gangster Harjit Singh Penta. According to the list, he is also linked to the killing of Gurlal Singh alias Pehalwan, District President and Youth Congress Zila Parishad member and associate of Bambiha gang.
Sandeep Singh Sidhu
Sandeep Singh Sidhu, alias Sunny, is a resident of Abbotsford, British Columbia. Sunny is accused of promoting terrorist activities in India's Punjab and the execution of Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Punjab with the help of a noted gangster Sukhmeetpal Singh aka Sukh Bhikhariwal.
Sunny, as per the list, is an employee of the Canada Border Service Agency and has recently been promoted to the rank of 'Superintendent' and an associate of known "pro-Khalistani terrorists" including Lakhbir Singh Rode and USA-based Gurjot Kaur.
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Arshdeep Singh Gill aka Arsh Dalla
As per the list, Arsh Dalla, a member of radical group Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), is currently based in Canada's Surrey. He is known to be involved in many cases of targeted killings, extortion and terrorist activities and is proscribed under the UAPA - Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as a designated terrorist.
Gill, an expert in radicalisation of youth, worked in collaboration with Nijjar. He is also accused of the murder of Paramjeet Singh, an electrician in Jagraon, Punjab. Furthermore, he is complicit in the killing of Manohar Lal, a Dera Sacha Sauda follower, and the conspiracy to kidnap and kill Shakti Singh, another Dera Sacha Sauda follower.
Charanjit Singh alias Rinku Randhawa alias Rinku Bihla
Rinku Bihla moved to Canada on fake travel documents nine years ago and is currently a resident of Surrey. A Khalistani extremist, he is also a known associate of Nijjar Arshdeep Singh. The list states his involvement in more than 25 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder and extortion.
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Ramandeep Singh alias Raman Judge
Raman Judge is also based in Surrey and is an associate of the Jaipal Bhullar Gang. The brother of gangster Gagan Judge, a jailed member of Jaipal Bhullar Gang, he is involved in about 10 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder and extortion. He also stands accused of the murder of a Dera follower in 2020 and an attack on a priest in Phillaur in 2021.
Lakhbir Singh alias Landa
Landa stands accused of involvement in over 30 criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder, extortion and carrying out multiple RPG attacks.
Gurpinder Singh alias Baba Dalla
Baba Dalla is believed to be residing in British Columbia, Canada. A known associate of Nijjar and KTF group, he is a wanted gangster involved in about eight criminal cases, including murder, attempt to murder and extortion.
Sukhdul Singh alias Sukha Duneke
Sukha Duneke, another wanted gangster, is believed to be located in Canada's Ontario. He has over 30 criminal cases against him, including two murders, four attacks with intent to murder, aiding the escape of prisoners, extortion and UAPA-related cases.
