India considers sharing list of Khalistani terrorists with Five Eyes countries amid Canada’s non-cooperation

In response to Canada’s refusal to cooperate with Indian investigative agencies’ repeated requests for input on Khalistani elements residing there, India is reportedly planning to share a list of wanted extremists living in Canada with the other ‘Five Eyes’ countries.

This move is intended to highlight Canada’s lack of cooperation and put pressure on the country. Tribune India reported citing highly placed sources.

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance includes Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Sharing the list of wanted extremists in Canada with the other Five Eyes members is one of several options the government is considering.

Although still in its early stages, this approach aims to put additional pressure on Ottawa by rallying support from its allies.

According to sources quoted in the Stand The report is currently reviewing this potential move and could be taken further based on how the diplomatic standoff between India and Canada evolves.

By distributing the list previously provided to Canada to other Five Eyes countries, India hopes to increase Canada’s reluctance to assist with Indian requests for information about these extremists.

Moreover, India plans to seek support from the other four countries in the alliance to convince Canada to cooperate with New Delhi’s request.

India has reportedly asked Canada for information about eight extremists and gangsters residing there linked to Khalistani terrorism and separatism and suspected links to Pakistani agents.

Among those named by India are Sandeep Singh Sidhu, Arshdeep Singh Gill and Lakhbir Singh, all of whom are allegedly involved in activities ranging from extortion to terrorism, with their actions raising serious concerns about cross-border criminal activities.

India’s attempt to obtain the death certificate of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar from Canadian authorities has also met resistance as diplomatic ties between the two countries deteriorated following Canada’s accusation that India was involved in Nijjar’s murder last year .

Since then, India has recalled its High Commissioner from Ottawa along with other diplomats, while the Canadian High Commissioner to India and part of his diplomatic staff have also been returned from New Delhi.

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