Khalistanis desecrate Tiranga, mock ‘Gaumutra’ as Canada holds workshop for Indian officials on legal norms

In a concerning development, Khalistani terrorists staged a protest outside the Indian consulate in downtown Vancouver, Canada, on February 18. The demonstrators, burning two Tricolours and tearing another apart, launched a vitriolic tirade against the Indian government, making anti-India and anti-Hindu remarks in Punjabi via loudspeakers. The protest, reportedly held to commemorate eight months since the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, saw slogans like “Shame on India” and derogatory references to Hindus using gaumutra jibes.

As anti-India sentiments escalate and pro-Khalistani elements find sanctuary in Canada under Prime Minister Trudeau’s administration, Canadian officials are conducting workshops for their Indian counterparts to familiarize them with Canada’s legal system. These workshops aim to bridge the gap in understanding between the two nations regarding extremism and terrorism, with senior bureaucrat Weldon Epp highlighting the divergence in legal definitions and perspectives.

Amid escalating anti-India activities and a perceived leniency towards anti-state elements like Khalistanis within Canada under Prime Minister Trudeau’s governance, Canadian officials have initiated “workshops” for their Indian counterparts. These sessions purportedly aim to educate Indian officials on the nuances of Canada’s legal framework, emphasising the divergent perspectives on extremism and terrorism between the two nations. Senior bureaucrat Weldon Epp underscored this divergence, stating, “How India defines extremism or even terrorism does not always align with our legal system.”

Another video shared by a journalist shows a Khalistani using “gaumutra” (cow urine) jibe against Hindus. “Our time is coming. Do whatever you want. Cow urine drinkers and dung worshipers, put all the efforts you want.” He then continued to threaten to demolish the Indian embassy and claimed that the “Khalistan embassy” would be built in its place.

Amidst Canada’s efforts to educate Indian officials, videos depicting Khalistani extremists’ provocative actions are circulating on social media. Footage shared by a journalist captured a Khalistani activist burning the Indian flag while holding placards branding Prime Minister Modi as the face of Hindu terror. Additionally, another video showcased a protester hurling insults at Hindus, threatening to demolish the Indian embassy and replace it with a “Khalistan embassy.”

The protest comes against the backdrop of the unresolved murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, who was allegedly killed in a gang-related incident. Subsequent accusations by pro-Khalistani factions and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau’s assertions implicating India in Nijjar’s death strained diplomatic relations. Despite Canada’s claims of “credible allegations,” India repeatedly sought evidence, leading to a tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats and escalating tensions between the two countr