Ottawa — The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has issued a strong condemnation of renewed and escalating threats against Sikh activists in Canada, allegedly linked to the Government of India. The warning comes just days before Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to travel to India to discuss trade and diplomatic relations.
World Sikh Organization of Canada (File Photo)
Here is a summary of the key developments:
- Imminent Threats to Moninder Singh’s Family: Prominent activist Moninder Singh was recently visited by the Vancouver Police Department and issued a “duty to warn” notice. Police advised him that a confidential informant indicated the credible threat to his life has intensified and now extends to his wife and children.
- Widespread “Duty to Warn” Notices: Well over a dozen Sikh activists in Canada currently have active “duty to warn” notifications from law enforcement indicating credible and immediate risks to their safety.
- Echoes of the Nijjar Assassination: The WSO highlighted that Moninder Singh and Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar were among the first to receive these warnings in 2022. Nijjar was subsequently assassinated in June 2023 in a killing Canadian authorities have linked to the Indian government.
- Mounting Allegations Against India: The WSO statement cited a growing body of public evidence pointing to India’s involvement in transnational repression, including:
- Testimony from Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison alleging Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered violence against Canadian Sikhs.
- Testimony from National Security Adviser Nathalie Drouin stating Indian intelligence utilized diplomatic channels and proxy criminal networks, like the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
- The June 2025 appointment of Parag Jain—who allegedly ran covert operations in Ottawa and has faced accusations of torture—as the head of RAW (India’s foreign intelligence service).
- Targeting of high-profile political figures, including federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
WSO Demands Action from the Prime Minister
WSO President Danish Singh called the ongoing threats “shocking and unacceptable,” emphasizing that the “duty to warn” notices are not symbolic.
Singh directed strong criticism toward Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming trip to India, stating that proceeding with “business as usual” sends a dangerous message that trade supersedes Canadian lives and the rule of law. The WSO is demanding enhanced protective measures for all threatened activists, full transparency on diplomatic assurances from India, and warned that the Prime Minister will bear the responsibility should any harm come to these individuals