Central agencies have raised concern with their Canadian counterparts about the anti-India activities of some pro-Khalistan extremist groups and individuals operating in Canada at the behest of Pakistan’s ISI.
About a month before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Canada visit, a joint working group on counter terrorism comprising security officials of both the countries held a meeting on March 19.
“Several issues, including those related to threat assessment, extremism and foreign fighters, were taken up. We have raised the issue of Pakistan’s ISI using some Canada-based pro-Khalistan groups and individuals for anti-India activities,” said an official.
Intelligence agencies have identified a Canadian national with Indian roots, an alleged associate of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Jagtar Singh Tara who was recently arrested in Thailand and deported to India.
