India Seeks Action Against 8 Gangsters In Canada With Khalistan, ISI Ties

India has reportedly requested action against eight gangsters based in Canada who are alleged to have connections with Pakistani agents and are linked to Khalistani terrorism and separatism.

Sunday that India has listed the names of Sandeep Singh Sidhu, Arshdeep Singh Gill, and Lakhbir Singh, all of whom are alleged to be involved in a variety of crimes, including extortion and terrorism. The actions of these individuals have raised serious concerns about cross-border criminal activity.

The Indian government has reportedly pursued action against these individuals, with a particular emphasis on their suspected connections with Pakistani operatives and their affiliations with Khalistani terrorism and separatism.

According to the report, Sandeep Singh Sidhu, who is currently employed by the Canada Border Service Agency, is one of the key individuals against whom India is seeking action.

Sources have informed the newspaper that Sidhu has connections to pro-Khalistan terrorists such as Lakhbir Singh Rode and Gurjot Kaur, who claims to be the widow of Harmeet Singh, the leader of the Pakistan-based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). He has recently attained the rank of ‘superintendent’.

Kaur is purportedly in close contact with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Arsh Dalla, also known as Arshdeep Singh Gill, is another significant figure. It is being reported that he is adept at encouraging young people to participate in criminal activities in India. He has already been the subject of a lookout circular from the Punjab Police.

Charanjit Singh, also known as Rinku Randhawa, is a gangster and pro-Khalistan radical who has been involved in more than 25 criminal cases, including charges of extortion and murder. He is also included in the list.

Ramandeep Singh, the brother of incarcerated gangster Gagan Judge of the Jaipal Bhullar Gang, is also included in the list.

Lakhbir Singh, also known as Landa, has been identified as the mastermind behind two rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) attacks. The first attack was directed at the Punjab Police headquarters in Mohali, while the second was directed at the Sirhali Police Station in Punjab.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of Rs 15 lakh for information that leads to his arrest.

Sukha Duneke, also known as Sukhdul Singh, is a wanted gangster in Punjab who has been the subject of more than 30 criminal cases. He is also included in the list. Additionally, the Punjab Police has issued a lookout circular for him.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disclosed on Thursday that India had furnished Canadian authorities with security information regarding members of numerous criminal organizations, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and had requested their arrest. The MEA stated that, despite these endeavors, no action has been taken.

The MEA statement was issued subsequent to the escalation of diplomatic tensions between Canada and India. Canadian officials accused the Bishnoi gang of targeting Khalistan dissidents in Canada at the request of New Delhi earlier last week. These allegations have been categorically denied by India.

In a press briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal disclosed that Canadian authorities were still processing at least 26 extradition requests from India that had been submitted over the past decade.

“The Canadian government has 26 pending extradition requests that date back at least a decade.” Additionally, there are numerous provisional arrest requests for specific criminals that are currently pending with the Canadian government, according to Jaiswal. He further stated, “We have provided the Canadian government with security-related information regarding gang members, including those of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and have requested that they arrest them.” We have yet to receive any response from the Canadian government regarding our request.

Jaiswal continued by stating, “We find it really strange that now people who we wanted to be deported or action to be taken (against)… we are being told that the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) is blaming the Indian side for crimes committed by these people in Canada.”