India has rejected allegations by Canada’s CSIS of foreign interference, arguing the same report highlights Khalistani extremist groups in Canada as a security threat to both countries. New Delhi reiterated its policy of non-interference and says concerns should be handled through established channels rather than public narratives, doubling down on international norms.
Canada’s intelligence agency has designated Khalistani extremists as a national security threat, alleging they use Canadian institutions to push a violent agenda and raise funds for operations abroad. The move lands as Ottawa and New Delhi seek to repair relations. The agency also stresses a key distinction: peaceful advocacy for Khalistan is not considered extremism, unlike those planning violence.
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Canada’s intelligence service CSIS warns that Khalistani elements are a violent extremist threat to national security. The report further alleges that foreign actors are interfering in Canadian politics, naming China, Russia, India, Iran and Pakistan. The findings raise concerns about coordinated influence operations alongside extremist activity.
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