11 months ago
Indian Army Veteran Detained, Humiliated at Vancouver Airport
Gurjeet Singh, an Indian Army veteran, was detained at Vancouver Airport, despite having a valid visa.
CBSA officials accused him of being a threat and subjected him to what he claims was psychological abuse and racist behavior.
He was shown propaganda and was reportedly denied water for a long time and kept in detention.
The CBSA also tried to get him to use a lower rank title, seen as disrespectful.
Despite family efforts, he was deported back to India.
The CBSA stated they can take action against individuals who may be inadmissible.
Gurjeet Singh, an Indian Army veteran, was detained at Vancouver Airport.
He arrived on September 17, 2025, with a valid visitor visa.
CBSA officials accused him of being a national security threat.
He alleged psychological abuse and racist behavior by CBSA officers.
Singh was deported to India on September 22, 2025.
- Who
- Gurjeet Singh, a retired Indian Army veteran
- What
- Was detained and humiliated by Canadian authorities and later deported
- Where
- Vancouver Airport, Canada
- When
- September 17, 2025 (detained), September 22, 2025 (deported)
- Why
- CBSA cited a 'national security threat' based on allegations.
Gurjeet Singh/Family
CBSA
Treatment
Gurjeet Singh/Family
Psychological abuse and racism.
CBSA
Unstated, but CBSA states they enforce the law.
Justification for Detention
Gurjeet Singh/Family
Unjustified; invalid.
CBSA
Singh posed a security risk.
Key facts
- Name
- Gurjeet Singh
- Army Service
- 24 years, Indian Army
- Regiment
- Assam Rifles
- Arrival Date
- September 17, 2025
- Destination
- Vancouver, Canada
- Visa Status
- Valid Canadian Visitor Visa
- Deportation Date
- September 22, 2025
Timeline
Harjit Kaur, denied asylum in 2012, was detained after a regular check-in.
Then, the 73-year-old grandmother was deported after three decades in the US.
Quotes
CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency
“If information comes to light that an individual who was granted entry to Canada may be inadmissible, the CBSA can initiate an investigation and take appropriate enforcement action. Enforcement action may include the arrest and detention of an inadmissible individual, as authorised under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)”
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