Assaulted by Khalistani 'thugs', Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan shares ordeal
#WATCH | Alberta, Canada: On being physically assaulted by Khalistanis in Vancouver, Canadian Investigative Journalist Mocha Bezirgan, says "It just happened 2 hours ago and I am still shaking. I was surrounded by multiple Khalistanis who acted like thugs. They surrounded me,… pic.twitter.com/F4BorA6hLv
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2025
'What's up now bro!?'
Here's the view from my main camera of two Khalistani thugs blocking my exit as I try to get away from a serial harasser who can't keep his distance from me.
These intimidation tactics won't stop me or influence my editorial independence. pic.twitter.com/jXU1uTZDmV
— Mocha Bezirgan 🇨🇦 (@BezirganMocha) June 8, 2025
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