Canadian police questioned Indian officials and mentioned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Just hours after India recalled its diplomats, the RCMP i.e. Royal Canadian Mounted Police has alleged that agents of the Indian government are working with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to spread terror in Canada.
According to media reports, RCMP Assistant Commissioner Brigitte Gaubin alleged, ‘We have seen that organized crime elements are being used and one organization gang in particular is responsible for this…. Bishnoi group is associated with agents of India. India refuted Canada’s ‘baseless allegations’ and warned that it also has the right to take further steps in response.
Earlier, a news was published in Washington Post, which mentioned the murder of a Sikh separatist last year. It was alleged in the report that the Indian government was using Lawrence Bishnoi for such operations. According to the Indian Express, the report alleged that Indian diplomats in Canada collect intelligence on suspected Sikh separatists, which is then passed on to RAW. So that targets can be identified for the gang led by Bishnoi.
Canadian police made these allegations
“This week, Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Mark Flynn sought to meet with his Indian counterparts to discuss violent extremism and present evidence linking Indian government agents to criminal activity in Canada,” RCMP Commissioner Mike Duhiem said. . These efforts were in vain. Therefore, Deputy Commissioner Flynn met with National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison and officials of the Government of India.
Gaubin said that since September 2023, he has warned at least 13 people that their lives are in danger. He said, ‘Around 8 people have been arrested in the murder case. At the same time, at least 22 people have been arrested on charges of extortion. Some of these people have connections with the Indian government.
Regarding Indian diplomats, he alleged, ‘The investigation revealed that Indian diplomats and other consular officials in Canada took advantage of their positions and participated in clandestine activities, including gathering information for the Government of India, either directly or with the help of associates. Is included.’
