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Indian Express
an hour ago
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- Indian Express
‘Deport all members': Canada's Conservative Party seeks terror tag for Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Canada's Conservative Party called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terror outfit. Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre took to his X handle, and in a post wrote, 'Liberal open borders immigration allowed Bishnoi terrorists and gangsters to come to Canada and terrorize our communities. Conservatives call: Ban the Bishnoi terrorists; arrest and deport all its members now.' Liberal open borders immigration allowed Bishnoi terrorists and gangsters to come to Canada and terrorize our communities. Conservatives call: Ban the Bishnoi terrorists; arrest and deport all its members now. — Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) August 11, 2025 Poilievre's post on social media came after Canadian MP Frank Caputo wrote a letter urging Carney's government to declare the Bishnoi gang a 'terrorist organisation'. He highlighted that the Bishnoi gang engaged in extreme violence and illegal activities for 'political, religious, and ideological reasons.' 'The Bishnoi gang's activities lay the groundwork for listing it as a terrorist entity. As you know, they have taken credit for vast violence in Canada and abroad,' he wrote in a letter to his cabinet counterpart, Gary Anandasangaree. BREAKING Conservatives call on the Liberals to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organization. Communities are being terrorized. It's time for the Liberals to act. My letter👇🏼. — Frank Caputo (@FrankCaputoKTN) August 11, 2025 'I implore you to list the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity to provide law enforcement and all levels of government with the tools necessary to address the gang's activities. The designation would permit a push back against the gang with financial, criminal, and property sanctions,' he added. This comes after an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the latest attack on Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada. No injuries were reported in the incident, but a post on social media, purportedly by gangster Goldy Dhillon, read, 'We called him but he did not hear the ring so action had to be taken. Now, if he does not hear, then the next action will be taken in Mumbai.' Alberta Premier urges Canadian PM to designate Bishnoi gang a terrorist group Earlier, the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, had echoed the same sentiments, urging Canada's federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist group. 'The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent,' Smith said in a statement. The Lawrence Bishnoi Gang is a transnational criminal network responsible for violence, extortion, drug trafficking and targeted killings, including here in Canada. Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent. We know that gang activity knows no boundaries and… — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) July 15, 2025 The Alberta Premier also said that formally designating the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity 'will unlock critical powers, allowing provincial and municipal-level law enforcement agencies to access the necessary tools and resources needed to effectively disrupt operations and protect our people'. 'The time for action is now. Alberta's government is asking the federal government and Prime Minister @MarkJCarney join them in taking a stand and act to protect Albertans and all Canadians,' she said. In June, British Columbia Premier David Eby had called for urgent federal action against the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, stating that the group's alleged operations extend across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, particularly targeting members of the South Asian community. Citing a pattern of transnational organised crime, he said that existing law enforcement powers may fall short, and a terrorist designation would allow police to use enhanced legal tools.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Put terror tag on Bishnoi gang: Canada Opposition after Kapil Sharma cafe attack
Canada's Conservative Party has called on Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang a terrorist organisation in Canada. The development comes days after gangster Goldy Dhillon, who states he is affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for attacking comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Surrey, Columbia (BC) Premier David Eby, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and the mayors of Surrey and Brampton have all previously urged the federal government to label the Bishnoi gang as a terrorist gang is suspected to be behind the surge of extortion threats in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, and has terrified the South Asian community, Global News reported. Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Safety Frank Caputo, in a letter written to Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, said the Bishnoi gang's violent track record warrants a terrorist listing."The Bishnoi Gang's activities lay the groundwork for listing it as a terrorist entity. As you know, they have taken credit for vast violence in Canada and abroad. The gang's activities include political shootings, extortion of South Asian Canadians, and extreme violence," MP Frank Caputo wrote in the letter written on Monday, August 11."The gang engages in these activities for political, religious, and ideological reasons. Additionally, gang members boast of such activities to intimidate other potential targets," the letter said putting the gang on the list would give law enforcement new tools to crack down on its activities."I implore you to list the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity to provide law enforcement and all levels of government with the tools necessary to address the Gang's activities. The designation would permit the government to push back against the gang with financial, criminal, and property sanctions," he added."Given the terror that they are imposing on the South Asian community, with South Asian Canadians, they do meet the Criminal Code definition of a terrorist organisation," Frank Caputo told Global PROVINCES ALSO PUSH FOR BISHNOI GANG TO BE LABELLED TERRORIST ORGANISATIONAuthorities in Canada's Alberta province in July urged the federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist British Columbia Premier David Eby also asked the government to take action against the gang, saying he wants the India-based gang declared a terrorist organisation in stated that the initiative was intended to provide law enforcement with stronger tools to tackle the gang's expanding extortion SHARMA'S CAFE ATTACKED BY BISHNOI GANG TWICE WITHIN A MONTHKapil Sharma's Kap's Cafe in Canada's British Columbia once again came under attack last Thursday – the second time within a newly launched eatery was earlier attacked on July 9. Then, Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi claimed responsibility for the firing. Laddi, a most-wanted terrorist listed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), is linked to the banned group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI).Surrey Police Service confirmed the incident and released a statement, saying that the officers are investigating the incident.- EndsMust Watch
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Federal Conservatives want Bishnoi gang added to the list of designated terrorist groups
Kamlooops MP Frank Caputo, a former Crown prosecutor, is putting forth a motion to have the Lawrence Bishnoi gang designated a terrorist group. Caputo says it will help give government and police the powers they need to crack down on the extortion that has been plaguing South Asian communities around the country. Rumina Daya explains.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola is a federal riding located in British Columbia and is a new riding in the 2025 Canadian election. Voters will decide who will represent Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola in British Columbia during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Conservative: Frank Caputo (Incumbent) Liberal: Iain Currie NDP: Miguel Godau Green: Jenna Lindley People's Party: Chris Enns
