Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Groups Advocate Memorial for Air India Bombing Victims
In 1985, a bomb exploded on an Air India flight, killing many people.
Now, some Indian-Canadian groups want a special place to remember those who died.
This memorial would have a wall with names, a garden, and a learning center.
They want people to learn what happened and why, and remember those who suffered.
The groups believe it's important for families to have a place to remember their loved ones.
Indian-Canadian groups are requesting a memorial and learning center to honor victims.
The groups, including Khalsa Diwan Society and NAHA, wrote to the Premier of British Columbia.
The proposed memorial would include a memorial wall, a reflection garden, and a learning center.
The bombing occurred on June 23, 1985, killing 329 people on board.
Groups want the memorial built in British Columbia by June 23, 2025, for the 40th anniversary.
- Who
- Khalsa Diwan Society, North American Hindu Association, and victims' families.
- What
- Groups are requesting a memorial and learning center to honor victims of the 1985 Air India bombing.
- When
- June 23, 1985 (bombing); ongoing (memorial request)
- Where
- British Columbia, Canada
- Why
- To honor victims and educate future generations about the tragedy.
- Date of Bombing
- June 23, 1985
- Total Casualties
- 329
- Canadian Victims
- 268
- Indian Victims
- 24
- Groups Involved
- Khalsa Diwan Society, North American Hindu Association
- Location of Proposed Memorial
- British Columbia
