Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Indian Envoy Warns Against Crime in Khalistan Debate
India’s envoy to Canada spoke about the debate over Khalistan.
He said people can peacefully share and support their views.
He warned against violence and crimes such as gun-running, drug smuggling and extortion.
India’s foreign ministry also condemned anti-India activities.
A group called Sikhs For Justice reportedly plans an event in Edmonton on October 18.
Alberta is scheduled to hold a vote the next day about its future within Canada.
The article says the group has held or proposed similar events in Canada before.
India has asked Canada to prevent anti-India activities.
Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik said people may peacefully advocate for their beliefs.
Patnaik warned against bringing terrorism, gun-running, drug smuggling, organised crime and extortion into the Khalistan issue.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned anti-India activities without naming a country or organisation.
Sikhs For Justice reportedly plans a so-called Khalistan referendum in Edmonton on October 18.
Alberta is scheduled to vote on October 19 on whether it should remain part of Canada or move toward a future separation referendum.
- Who
- Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K Patnaik; Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal; Sikhs For Justice.
- What
- Patnaik defended peaceful advocacy while warning against crime and violence; India condemned anti-India activities amid reports of a planned Edmonton event.
- When
- The reported Edmonton event is scheduled for October 18; Alberta's vote is scheduled for October 19. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The remarks concern Canada; the reported event is planned for Edmonton, and the vote concerns Alberta.
- Why
- The remarks and condemnation addressed the Khalistan issue, reported anti-India activities, and concerns about crime and violence.
- Indian High Commissioner to Canada
- Dinesh K Patnaik
- India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal
- Reported Edmonton event
- A so-called Khalistan referendum planned by Sikhs For Justice for October 18
- Alberta vote
- Scheduled for October 19; concerns whether Alberta should remain part of Canada or move toward a future referendum on separation
- Patnaik's stated position
- People have the right to peacefully advocate for what they believe in
- Crimes Patnaik warned against
- Gun-running, drug smuggling, organised crime and extortion
- India's response
- Jaiswal said India strongly condemns all anti-India activities