The Canadian government has recently expelled six diplomatic and consular officials believed to be involved in a campaign against activists and opponents of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These crimes mainly targeted members of the Khalistan movement, which supports independence for India’s Sikh-majority Punjab. The operation is suspected to have been approved by Amit Shah, Modi’s second-in-command, indicating involvement at the highest levels of the Indian government. Evidence suggests that India’s diplomatic posts in Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver were used to coordinate attacks across Canada.
According to sources, agents working from India’s consulates and high commission in Canada have been coercing members of the South Asian community into conducting tasks for them, using extortion and threats to ensure compliance. These tasks included spying on individuals and Sikh organizations, with the information being passed back to India to target Khalistan activists and other government opponents. The final stage of the scheme involved organized crime groups based in India carrying out attacks such as arsons, shootings, and killings in various Canadian cities. The RCMP has issued a warning to Canadians about India’s suspected involvement in serious criminal activity in the country.
The RCMP has not disclosed the specifics of its ongoing investigations linked to the Indian government, but they include incidents such as extortions, arsons, and murders in cities like Edmonton, Winnipeg, Colwood, and Brampton. The murder of Sukhdool Singh Gill in Winnipeg in September 2023, and the shooting at the home of a Punjabi singer in Colwood are among the crimes believed to be part of the Indian government’s campaign against activists. Activist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who is organizing a referendum for Khalistan independence, was warned by police about threats to his life, and has confirmed that the attacks on him were part of an Indian government operation.
Amit Shah, Modi’s right-hand man, has been implicated in approving the operation that targeted pro-Khalistan activists in Canada. Shah, a close confidant of Modi and a prominent figure in the Bharatiya Janata Party, has a controversial past that includes a high-profile legal case involving the kidnapping and killing of a Muslim couple. Despite this, he has risen through the ranks of the BJP and currently serves as India’s Home Minister in charge of internal security. The Indian government has strongly denied the allegations of involvement in crimes in Canada, attributing them to the political agenda of the Trudeau government.
The alleged involvement of high-ranking Indian officials in orchestrating crimes in Canada has raised concerns about the extent of foreign interference and intimidation within Canadian communities. The RCMP’s warnings about India’s suspected role in criminal activities suggest a serious threat to public safety and national security. The incidents targeting members of the Khalistan movement and other activists indicate a coordinated effort to suppress dissent and opposition both within India and among its diaspora abroad. The expulsions of Indian diplomats from Canada underscore the seriousness of the situation and the need for further investigation into these activities.
