Archive · 19 Jun 2025
CSIS: Khalistani Extremists Use Canada as Base for Violence
A Canadian intelligence report says that people supporting Khalistan, a separate country, are still using Canada to plan and fund violence in India.
These groups are actively promoting their cause and planned protests during the G7 Summit when India's Prime Minister was visiting.
The report highlights that Indian agencies have sent warnings to Canada.
The activities of these groups have heightened security concerns and strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada.
CSIS report highlights the continued activity of Khalistani extremists in Canada.
Extremists use Canada to promote, fund, and plan violence primarily targeting India.
The report identifies individuals and networks associated with the Khalistan movement.
Khalistan groups planned protests during PM Modi's G7 visit.
Indian agencies warned Canadian counterparts about potential threats.
- Who
- Khalistani extremists and Canadian authorities.
- What
- CSIS report details Khalistani extremists using Canada to promote and plan violence in India.
- When
- Report released June 19, 2025.
- Where
- Canada and India.
- Why
- To highlight threats to national security and activities of pro-Khalistan groups.
India
Canada
Bilateral Relations
India
Concerned about Khalistani extremist activities originating from Canada.
Canada
Canada needs to address the issue while balancing its foreign policy and legal process.
- Organization
- CSIS
- Threat
- Khalistan extremism
- Location of Activity
- Canada
- Target
- India
- Event
- G7 Summit
