Wed Sep 17 04:48:37 UTC 2025: **Headline: Khalistani Group Threatens Siege of Indian Consulate in Vancouver Amidst Tensions**

**Vancouver, BC** – As diplomatic relations between India and Canada tentatively resume, a US-based Khalistani organization, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has issued a threat to seize the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on Thursday. The group, which advocates for a separate Sikh state, has advised Indo-Canadians to postpone any planned visits to the consulate on that day.

SFJ has released a poster depicting the new Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Dinish Patnaik, with a target superimposed on his face. The group alleges that Indian consulates are operating a spy network and engaging in surveillance targeting Khalistanis within Canada.

In a statement, SFJ referenced Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s September 2023 comments regarding alleged Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani leader. They claim that despite ongoing investigations, Indian consulates continue to monitor and intimidate Khalistan Referendum campaigners. The group also asserted that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has been forced to offer witness protection to Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who succeeded Nijjar in leading the Khalistan Referendum campaign. SFJ says the siege is intended to demand accountability for alleged espionage and intimidation activities on Canadian soil.

These threats come amidst growing scrutiny of Khalistani extremism within Canada. Earlier this month, a Canadian government report acknowledged that extremist Khalistani groups, including organizations listed as terrorist entities, receive financial support from individuals and networks based in Canada. The report noted a shift towards smaller, less formally organized groups supporting the Khalistan cause.

Neither the Indian Ministry of External Affairs nor the Indian Consulate in Vancouver has issued an official statement in response to the threats at the time of this report. The situation continues to develop, raising concerns about the security of diplomatic personnel and the potential for further escalation of tensions between India and Canada.

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