An attempt to kill a former deputy Chief Minister during broad daylight at the sacred place of Sikhs i.e. the Golden Temple, indicates the condition of law and order in Punjab.
In response, Viresh Shandilya, chief of the ‘Anti-Terrorist Front India’ and Vishwa Hindu Takht, has demanded Parwana’s arrest within 48 hours.
While condemning the Khalistan referendum in New Zealand, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar stated that such actions could affect India-New Zealand relations.
In recent years, Khalistan extremists have twice attacked India’s San Francisco Consulate. Militant Sikh attacks on Hindu temples in the United States are increasingly commonplace.
Are those promoting Khalistani activities in India from Pakistan willing to accept this stance ?
Tata Group-owned airline Air India has decided not to serve ‘Halal’ certified meals to Hindu and Sikh passengers on its flights.
With Trump’s administration taking office in the US, India should immediately demand action against Pannun and request his extradition to India.
The fact that supporters of Khalistan are present in the Canadian Police force, and they allow Khalistanis to act freely against Hindus rather than taking action against them, has become evident through this incident.
The fundamental question still remains unanswered – Will Hindus and Sikhs receive protection in Pakistan ?
While threatening India, Pannun said, ‘We will continue our campaign for a referendum on Khalistan. We are not afraid of anything. More evidence of India’s involvement in the Nijjar murder case will emerge’.