‘Khalistani extremists using Canada as base to promote violence in India’: Canadian intel report confirms India’s concerns; what it means – Times of India

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  1. SS: Summary: Khalistani Extremism in Canada – Canadian Intel Report Confirms India’s Concerns

    Canada’s intelligence agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), has officially acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fund, and plan violent activities targeting India. This confirmation, published in CSIS’s 2024 annual report, validates long-standing concerns raised by India about the threat posed by Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs).

    Key Highlights:

    The report notes that Khalistani groups have operated from Canada since the mid-1980s, aiming to establish a separate Sikh state, Khalistan, in India’s Punjab.

    CSIS identifies a small but active group still engaging in violent methods, distinguishing them from peaceful advocates.

    These extremists are cited as a national security concern and a driver of India’s foreign interference activities in Canada.

    The report comes amid tense India-Canada relations, especially following the 2023 assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Canada controversially linked to Indian involvement—an allegation New Delhi has strongly denied.

    Diplomatic Impact:

    The disclosure coincides with a recent meeting between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney at the G7 Summit in Alberta, where both sides agreed to:

    Restore diplomatic ties by appointing new High Commissioners.

    Resume trade negotiations, despite underlying tensions.

    Indian Perspective:

    India has repeatedly urged Canada to act against Khalistani elements it says threaten its national security. This CSIS report serves as a rare acknowledgment from Ottawa that India’s concerns are not unfounded. It may bolster New Delhi’s demand for firm action from Canadian authorities while also putting pressure on both governments to balance security cooperation with diplomatic engagement.

    Here is official report from Canadian intelligence authorities
    https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/publications/csis-public-report-2024/intelligence-operations.html

    Available into Violent extremism section. And more specifically Politically motivated violent extremism subsection
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  2. Is this the same report which Canadian media (e.g. Global News) portrayed completely differently?

  3. Canadians are living in delusion if they think India is a greater threat to their sovereignty compared to China, Pakistan and Pakistan backed Khalistanis.

    Western media made a big hue and cry about India last year but now they aren’t reporting on the CSIS report stating China and Pakistan pose the greatest threat to Canada. Selective reporting will come to bite them in few years.

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