Canada to take action against Khalistani terrorists

Bill passed in the lower house of Parliament
Ban on Khalistani flags and symbols likely soon

Ottawa (Canada) – The lower house of the Canadian Parliament, the House of Commons of Canada, has passed a significant and wide-ranging bill titled “C-9” (Combating Hate Act). The bill has now been sent to the upper house, the Senate of Canada, for further approval. This move is being seen as a major step toward addressing long-standing concerns, particularly regarding the public glorification of Khalistani extremist ideology in Canada.

Restrictions on symbols of terrorist organisations

One of the key provisions of the bill is that deliberately spreading hatred using symbols associated with terrorist organisations in public places will be considered a criminal offence. This will directly impact Khalistani groups such as Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh Youth Federation. These organisations have already been designated as terrorist groups under Canadian law. Displaying their flags or distributing their propaganda material will now fall under legal action. These groups have been linked to major terrorist incidents, including the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, in which 329 people were killed.

🇨🇦 Canada Signals Tough Stand on Khalistani Extremism 🚨

"Combating Hate Act" bill passed in the lower house proposes action against Khalistani terror outfits, with a likely ban on flags & symbols.

Groups like Babbar Khalsa & ISYF could face stricter enforcement.

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Focus on protection of religious and educational institutions

The new law also makes it a separate offence to block access to, threaten, or create obstacles for people visiting schools, religious places, or cultural centres of any community. This decision comes in the backdrop of incidents in Canada involving protests, vandalism, and threats outside gurdwaras, Hindu temples, and other community sites. The Indo-Canadian community had long demanded a clear legal framework to address such incidents, and this bill is seen as a concrete step in that direction.

Reaction of the Indo-Canadian Community

The Indo-Canadian community has welcomed the bill as a major relief and an important achievement. According to them, it could help curb years of threats and vandalism. However, one key demand still remains pending: providing enhanced internal security to Indian embassies and diplomatic offices, as these locations have also faced protests and attacks in the past.