Canada, known for its reputation as a peaceful and welcoming nation, is once again thrust into the spotlight as recent events cast a shadow on its image. The terrorist classification of Lakhbir Singh Landa by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has reignited concerns about the country serving as a safe haven for extremists, terrorists, criminals, and drug lords.
This decision comes in the wake of Landa’s involvement in a rocket attack on the Punjab Police’s Intelligence Headquarters in Mohali in 2021, among other nefarious activities.
Born in the Tarn Taran district of Punjab in 1989, Landa made headlines for his role in the Mohali rocket attack, a disturbing incident that shook the security apparatus. However, this was just one facet of his involvement in a web of terrorist activities that extended beyond India’s borders.
Having fled to Canada in 2017, Landa is reported to have established close ties with notorious Khalistani terrorists, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice. Sources reveal that he also maintained connections with Hardeep Singh Nijjar of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and other elements involved in the separatist movement.
The government has identified Landa as a member of the infamous Khalistan group, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). What is particularly alarming is his association with Harvinder Singh, alias Rinda, a gangster based in Pakistan known for collaborating with the BKI. Official sources assert that Lakhbir Singh Landa played a pivotal role not only in orchestrating the rocket attack in Mohali but also in facilitating the supply of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), arms, sophisticated weapons, and explosives from across the border.
The intricate network of Landa’s connections stretches across continents, involving Khalistani terrorists based in Canada, highlighting the transnational nature of this threat. Among his associates are Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice and Hardeep Singh Nijjar of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), painting a picture of collaboration among disparate extremist groups.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, in its pursuit of national security, has taken this decisive step to curb the activities of Lakhbir Singh Landa, recognizing the imminent danger posed by his involvement in terrorism. Designating him as a terrorist under the UAPA underscores the severity of his actions and sends a strong message about the government’s commitment to maintaining peace and security within India.
Landa’s violent past, marked by his involvement in the rocket attack on the Punjab Police’s Intelligence Headquarters and connections to notorious Khalistani terrorists, raises questions about the effectiveness of Canada’s security measures and its ability to prevent individuals with such violent backgrounds from finding refuge within its borders.
