India raises concerns over 'Pro-Khalistan' activities in Canada at Indo-US '2 2' meet: ‘We have core security concerns’
India-Canada Row: India's foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra informed that they had flagged the increasing presence of ‘pro-Khalistan’ incidences and members in North American country Canada to the United States. India on Friday conveyed to the United States its serious concerns over increasing activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada. “We have core security concerns.
They (the US side) understand our concerns", Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra indirectly referring to activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada. “We have core security concerns and I am sure you are all aware of recent video that has surfaced from one such individual", Vinay Kwatra added. "We've made our concerns very very clear" Kwatra on activities of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada and discussions on it at Indo-US 2 2 meet.
The statements also comes days after Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun released a threat video asking Sikhs not to travel via Air India flights after 19 November. Recently, in a video message Pannun sent a threat message saying, "Don’t fly Air India after November 19, your lives may be in danger. "We are asking the Sikh people not to fly via Air India.
From November 19, there will be a global blockade. Air India won't be allowed to operate. Sikh people, don't travel by Air India after November 19.
Your life can be in danger," Pannun said in the video that is circulating on social media. Pannun claimed that Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport would remain shut on November 19 and that its name would be changed. He highlighted that this is the same day on which the final match of the ongoing ICC World Cup, being hosted by India, will be held.
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