Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:47pm on 06 Sep 2025,Saturday India Global
Canada's Finance Department has officially acknowledged for the first time that Khalistani extremist groups operate on Canadian soil and receive financial support through its 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks report. The report classifies Khalistani groups including Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh Youth Federation as terrorist entities under politically motivated violent extremism. These groups historically maintained extensive fundraising networks through diaspora communities, non-profit organizations, criminal activities, and cryptocurrency abuse. The admission validates India's longstanding concerns about anti-India activities that have strained bilateral relations. Tensions escalated after former PM Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder. Relations may improve under new PM Mark Carney, who pledged to address India's concerns, though decisive action remains pending. (PC: Telegraph India)
