Khalistan separatist groups may shift operations to the United Kingdom as Canada intensifies crackdowns on their activities, Intelligence Bureau officials warn. Canada recently designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity and began targeting charities that fund Khalistan networks after improved cooperation with India. The Canadian Finance Ministry classified Khalistan terrorism alongside Hezbollah and Hamas in a recent report.
The UK hosts the second-largest Sikh diaspora population globally, with 525,865 members according to the 2021 census. Separatist elements have disrupted film screenings and protested visits by Indian officials, but British authorities have taken limited action against their activities. India raised concerns after the UK Charity Commission permitted a Gurdwara to display plaques bearing the word Khalistan.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on Oct. 8 and 9 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian officials plan to discuss security concerns about Khalistan operations and offer intelligence sharing. Relations between India and Canada improved after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister, leading to enhanced security cooperation and economic discussions.
The UK hosts the second-largest Sikh diaspora population globally, with 525,865 members according to the 2021 census. Separatist elements have disrupted film screenings and protested visits by Indian officials, but British authorities have taken limited action against their activities. India raised concerns after the UK Charity Commission permitted a Gurdwara to display plaques bearing the word Khalistan.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on Oct. 8 and 9 for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian officials plan to discuss security concerns about Khalistan operations and offer intelligence sharing. Relations between India and Canada improved after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as prime minister, leading to enhanced security cooperation and economic discussions.
