Origins of Khalistani Terrorism in Canada

The rise of Khalistani terrorism in Canada and India is a troubling phenomenon that has had far-reaching consequences for the security and social cohesion of both countries. Advocates of Khalistan, a hypothetical independent Sikh state, have resorted to violence and terror tactics to achieve their political aims, including bombings, assassinations, and targeted killings. The victims of these attacks have been innocent civilians, law enforcement officers, and politicians, representing a broad cross-section of society.

Resorting to terrorism is never justified and only serves to undermine the principles of democracy and human rights that both Canada and India hold dear. This blog post will examine the origins of Khalistani terrorism in Canada, its impact on society, and the measures taken by the governments to counter this threat.

We will include only direct references and comments from Terry Milewski, who is a Canadian journalist, who was the senior correspondent for CBC News until his retirement in 2016 and Terry Glavin, who is a Canadian author and journalist.

Special thanks to Mr. Sandeep Neel for organizing this twitter space.