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National Post
25-06-2025
- General
- National Post
Terry Glavin: Air India terrorist attack was Canada's worst failure in history
On Sunday morning, June 23, 1985, shortly after 8 a.m local time, Air India Flight 182 disappeared from the air traffic control radar screens at Ireland's Shannon Airport. The Boeing 747 Kanishka was heading east towards London at an altitude of 9,400 metres, roughly 100 nautical miles southwest of County Cork's Sheeps Head Peninsula, and then, suddenly, it was gone. Article content Article content In the wheelhouse of the the 23,000- tonne British vessel Laurentian Forest, which was carrying a cargo of Canadian newsprint to London, the radio picked up an SOS broadcast from the Irish Coast Guard station on Valentia Island. Captain Roddy McDougall responded immediately, diverting his ship towards the coordinates where the airliner was reported to have vanished, 37 miles away. Article content Article content Article content Two hours later and first on the scene, McDougall's ship came upon scattered pieces of wreckage and corpses floating in a sheen of jet fuel. Equipped with only a single lifeboat, the 26 officers and crew of the Laurentian Forest spent the next 12 hours frantically searching for survivors and retrieving the dead from the sea, wrapping the corpses in improvised body bags. The Laurentian Forest was soon joined by the Irish naval vessel L.E. Aisling. Eventually 18 ships joined the search, assisted by the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Air Force. Article content There was nothing to do by then but collect the dead and the detritus of the worst mass murder in Canadian history and the bloodiest act of terrorism in the history of aviation prior to the al-Qaida atrocities of September 11, 2001. The bombing of Air India Flight 182 was also the worst failure in security intelligence in Canadian history, the most outrageously bungled police investigation and the most humiliating rupture in the administration of justice in Canadian history. Article content Article content There has never been a full and proper reckoning for any of it. Article content Article content It's not just that the Khalistani terrorists who hid the bomb in luggage placed aboard Air India Flight 182 in Vancouver were well known to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and to Canada's fledgling spy agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service. That same day, at Narita Airport in Japan, another Khalistani bomb from Vancouver, placed aboard another Air India plane, exploded prematurely, killing two baggage handlers. Article content It's not just that the operation was carried out by Babbar Khalsa, which Ottawa preferred to leave unmolested as a perfectly legal terrorist organization, or that Babbar Khalsa godfather Talwinder Singh Parmar and his accomplices were under active surveillance as they planned and carried out their plot. It's not just that in the weeks before the SOS call went out from the Coast Guard station on Valentia Island, the RCMP and CSIS and the Communications Security Establishment were well aware that a terror attack targeting Air India was in the works.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Air India 182 Kanishka bombing 'stain on humanity': Union min Hardeep Puri
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said Air India 182 Kanishka bombing was an act of terrorism and a "stain on humanity", and called upon the global community to remember the shared responsibility for fighting terrorism. On June 23, 1985, the Boeing 747 aircraft was blown up by a bomb at an altitude of 9,400 metres and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean while in Irish airspace, killing 329 people on board. In a statement issued on Tuesday, marking the 40th anniversary of the bombing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also said the minister conveyed India's continued support for the family members of the victims and stressed New Delhi's firm stand on combating terrorism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like บ้านขนาดเล็กพร้อมห้องน้ำ ที่น่าสนใจในปี 2025 Visionary Echo อ่านเพิ่มเติม Undo Family members of the passengers and crew of the plane gather every year at various memorials set for the victims. Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, attended a memorial event on Monday and paid homage to the victims at Ahakista Memorial in Cork, Ireland. Live Events He paid tributes to the community of Ahakista and the people of Ireland for the "spirit with which they rose to the occasion in solidarity with the families of the victims", the statement said. Puri reiterated that the bombing of Air India 182 was "an act of terrorism" and a "stain on humanity", and called upon the global community to remember the shared responsibility for fighting terrorism, it said. The Union minister led a high-level delegation to Ireland comprising senior legislators from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Delhi to represent the government of India at the commemoration event held on June 23, marking the 40th anniversary of the Air India Kanishka bombing. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree attended the event at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork, "hosted by the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll". A number of families of the victims also attended the event, it said. Puri laid a wreath and paid homage to the victims of the AI 182 bombing tragedy. The Canadian Minister of Public Safety noted on the occasion that "the bombing of Air India Flight 182, 40 years ago, remains the single worst act of terrorism and mass murder in Canadian history". The Irish prime minister termed the bombing as cruel and horrific, adding that the passing of time did not dim the scale of loss and that atrocity, the statement said. During the visit, the minister and the delegation members also addressed a gathering of family members of victims of the tragedy and members of the Indian diaspora in a solemn ceremony held at the Embassy of India premises in Dublin. The delegation also interacted with the mediapersons during the visit. In India, top diplomats of Ireland and Canada joined families of the victims of Air India 182 Kanishka bombing in a show of solidarity at a solemn ceremony held at Canada House in Delhi on Monday, marking the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack. India, Canada and Ireland share the grief of this air tragedy that left the world stunned 40 years ago. Flight AI 182 was operating on the Montreal-London-Delhi route. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday paid tributes to the victims of Air India 182 Kanishka bombing, and said it was "one of the worst acts of terrorism" and stands as a stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism.
Times of Oman
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Jaishankar pays tribute to victims of Kanishka bombing, calls it "one of worst acts of terrorism"
New Delhi: On the 40th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid homage to those who lost their lives in the attack and described it "as one of the worst acts of terrorism." He emphasised that the anniversary of the attack is a "stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism." In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "On the 40th anniversary of Air India 182 'Kanishka' bombing, we honour the memory of the 329 lives lost in one of the worst acts of terrorism. A stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism." Meanwhile, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork in Ireland, to pay homage to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. An Indian delegation arrived in Ireland to attend the 40th anniversary of the memorial of the Kanishka terror attack. The delegation led by Hardeep Singh Puri includes BJP MLA in Delhi Assembly, Arvinder Singh Lovely, Minister of State in the Uttar Pradesh government, Baldev Singh Aulakh, BJP MLA from Sadulshahar in Ganganagar, Rajasthan Assembly, Gurveer Singh Brar, BJP MLA from RS Pura in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Narinder Singh Raina, BJP MLA from Kashipur in the Uttarakhand Assembly, Trilok Singh Cheema- BJP MLA from Kashipur in Uttarakhand Assembly, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and India's Ambassador to Ireland, Akhilesh Mishra. During the event, Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present at the event to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. Speaking at the event, Micheal Martin said, "Very honoured to be here in Ahakista this morning on this 40th anniversary of that terrible day in 1985 that saw the Air India flight cruelly and horrifically brought down off our coastline. It's always a privilege and honour to attend this sober commemoration and to witness the dignity, dedication and care with which you remember your loved ones who died so horrifically 40 years ago today." He noted that the passing of time since the bombing in 1985 does not dim the scale of the loss and atrocity. He stated that they feel the enormity of the loss when they see the faces and read the stories on the memorial in Ahakista. He stated, "329 innocent people lost their lives over the skies of Ireland that morning, and the passing of time does not dim the scale of loss and this atrocity. We feel the enormity of your loss when we see the faces and read the stories on the memorial here, before us. Especially moving are these simple descriptions: student, child, so many young lives taken far too soon. While the scale of this horrific act is of global significance, we should never forget that it is an intensely personal tragedy. The loss and grief felt by you, the families and loved ones of the people who died that June morning in 1985 is deeply personal. One only needs to come here on any year and listen to you speak, witness you placing flowers into the sea or laying wreaths to understand how powerful that grief endures."
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Canadian govt unequivocally stands against terrorism": PM Mark Carney calls Kanishka bombing "deadliest attack" in Canada's history
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the "deadliest attack" in the country's history and said that the Canadian government "unequivocally stands against terrorism ." In a post on X, Carney stated, "40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism -- a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe." — MarkJCarney (@MarkJCarney) On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistterrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board. Mark Carney expressed Canada's commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, "As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism." Live Events "Canada's new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe," he added. Canada's Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, called the Kanishka bombing "the worst mass murder" in history. He expressed the Conservative Party's commitment to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent, and upholding freedom. "Today we remember the 329 innocent lives lost in the Air India Flight 182 bombing--most of them Canadians. It remains the worst mass murder in our history. On the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember these souls and resolve to fight terrorism at home and abroad, in all its forms. Canada's Conservatives will always be committed to defeating terrorism, protecting the innocent and upholding freedom," Poilievre posted on X. — pierrepoilievre (@pierrepoilievre) On Monday, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, joined Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to pay tribute to the Kanishka victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Ireland. During the event, the three leaders laid a wreath at the Ahakiska Memorial to pay homage to the victims. During the event, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Joe Carroll, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. People in large numbers were present to pay tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing. School students also paid musical tribute to victims at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kanishka bombing 1985 stresses need for zero tolerance to terrorism: EAM Jaishankar
The 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India's Kanishka aircraft is a moment to reiterate that there should be zero tolerance for terrorism, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday (June 24, 2025). His remarks coincided with the memorial event that was organised jointly on the Irish coast of the Atlantic Ocean, where Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri participated and said India had been a victim of terrorism over decades, adding it was a 'shared responsibility' of the world community to fight 'dangerous ideologies'. 'On the 40th anniversary of Air India 182 'Kanishka' bombing, we honour the memory of the 329 lives lost in one of the worst acts of terrorism. A stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism,' said Mr. Jaishankar, paying tribute to the victims of the Kanishka bombing who came from India, Canada, Ireland and other countries. Mr. Puri led the Indian team to Cork, Ireland where a solemn ceremony was held at Ahakista, to remember those who perished in the terror bombing that took place on June 23, 1985. 'This tragedy was a deliberate, heinous attack carried out by extremist elements associated with a fringe and radical movement which sought to weaken India through terror,' said Mr. Puri, who added the tragedy had brought India and Ireland closer 'Terrorism and extremism remain very real even today. For decades, India has suffered the scourge of terrorism. Time and again, our people have endured bombings, assassinations and other atrocities — from Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab to Mumbai,' said Mr. Puri, reminding that India experienced mass casualty terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. He also recollected his visits to the Kanishka memorials in Toronto, Canada and said the grief of the families of the victims had not vanished. 'This memorial site stands testimony to the tragedy of that crash on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean not far from here. Out of the ruins of a tragedy, the unique friendship between the Irish and the Indian people was deepened,' said Mr. Puri, thanking Ireland for memorialising Air India 182 tragedy. He described Kanishka bombing as a 'stain on humanity'.
