Canada is increasingly being likened to the “new Pakistan” for harbouring India’s most-wanted criminals. Over half a dozen gangsters and terrorists have found refuge in Canada, using it as a base to orchestrate anti-India activities. While Pakistan is notorious for sheltering terrorists, Canada has become a hub for gangsters who operate black-market networks, including targeted killings and other unlawful ventures, from the safety of its borders.
Originating from Jalandhar, Punjab, Lakhbir Singh Landa is a professional criminal with charges including murder, kidnapping, and illegal arms trafficking. Despite frequent bail releases in India, Landa fled to Canada in 2017 and joined the Khalistani terrorist group BKI. Now based in Edmonton, Alberta, Landa runs an expansive criminal network across Canada and other nations.
Goldy Brar, residing in Canada, has been declared a terrorist under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A close associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, Brar is accused of masterminding the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. Originally from Muktsar, Punjab, Brar fled to Canada in 2021, where he continues to control a vast empire of criminal activities.
Charanjit Singh, also known as Rinku Bihla, hails from Barnala, Punjab. Based in Surrey, British Columbia, he has a history of murder and extortion cases. Once an associate of Hardeep Nijjar, Rinku is notorious for aiding other gangsters in escaping to Canada. Punjab Police issued a lookout notice against him in 2021.
Arshdeep Singh, alias Arsh Dalla, is a significant member of the Khalistan Tiger Force. Closely linked with Hardeep Nijjar, Dalla fled to Canada in 2020 after committing a murder. From there, he is alleged to operate terror modules in India under the guidance of Pakistan’s ISI.
Ramandeep Singh, also known as Raman Judge, is connected to the infamous Jaipal Bhullar gang. Based in Canada, he has orchestrated multiple targeted killings in India. He is the brother of jailed gangster Gagan Judge and a key player in India’s organised crime scene.
The activities of these individuals underscore the growing menace of organised crime and anti-India operations being managed from Canadian soil. Their actions not only threaten India’s internal security but also raise questions about Canada’s stance on harbouring such individuals. As their networks expand, the implications for international law and order become increasingly concerning.
