India calls out Canada; 26 extradition requests pending as Trudeau government fails to act on extremism

Bishnoi gang members among 26 extradition requests pending with Canada: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India revealed on Thursday that there are currently 26 extradition requests pending with the Canadian government, some of which involve hardcore Khalistani extremists and criminals sought by India for serious offenses. This situation has persisted for over a decade.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal disclosed during a media briefing that the requests include notable individuals charged with terrorism and related crimes, such as Gurjeet Singh, Gurjinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Lakhbir Singh Landa, and Arshdeep Singh Gill. He emphasized that India has shared security-related information with Canada regarding these cases.

Among the extradition requests are those linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Jaiswal called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to take appropriate action against these individuals under Canadian law, expressing frustration that no significant steps have been taken so far.

“We find it very strange that while we are requesting deportation, we are told by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that these individuals are committing crimes in Canada, with India being blamed,” Jaiswal stated. “This contradiction is difficult to understand.”

India also raised alarms about the safety of journalists in Canada who report on Khalistani extremism, citing attacks against Indian-origin journalists like Rishi Nagar, Sameer Kaushal, and Deepak Punj. Canadian MP Chandra Arya mentioned that investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan has received death threats for his reporting on these issues.

Jaiswal condemned the ongoing violence and intimidation against those espousing extremist ideologies, asserting that the Trudeau government has failed to address these actions, which have included vandalism of Hindu temples and attacks on the Hindu community in Canada.

“The shifting of blame to India does not resolve the issue,” he added, highlighting the serious implications of such extremism in Canada.

The current diplomatic crisis between India and Canada has reached a low point, particularly after India announced on Monday the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada in response to what it characterized as Trudeau’s ongoing hostility towards India.

The MEA reiterated its position, stating that India reserves the right to take further measures in light of the Trudeau government’s perceived support for extremism, violence, and separatism.

Despite the diplomatic tensions, the MEA underscored the strong economic ties between India and Canada, noting the significant Indian diaspora and the presence of Indian students in Canada. “The current crisis has been precipitated by baseless allegations from the Trudeau government,” Jaiswal concluded.

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