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Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group

Canada murders spark calls to label India’s Bishnoi gang a ‘terror’ group

Summary

Recent murders in Canada, connected to the Indian Bishnoi gang, have led to calls for the group to be labeled a terrorist organization. Local leaders in Canada believe this designation would help authorities gain more tools to stop the gang's activities and protect public safety.

Key Facts

  • Harjit Singh Dhadda was shot dead in Brampton, Canada, in May, allegedly by members of the Bishnoi gang.
  • Two other Indian-origin businessmen in Canada were also targeted and murdered shortly after.
  • The Bishnoi gang, based in India, is suspected of expanding its criminal activities in Canada.
  • Political leaders in Canada, including premiers of British Columbia and Alberta, have called for the gang to be declared a terrorist organization.
  • This designation would give law enforcement additional powers, such as enhanced investigation tools, to combat the gang's operations.
  • Canada's federal government is considering these requests to officially label the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group.
  • Labeling them as terrorists could allow authorities to file terrorism-related charges and restrict support for the gang.
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