NEW DELHI: With India and Canada resetting ties, the Khalistan elements have much to worry about. Canada has been acting on the Intelligence that India has been providing, and more importantly, the country is acknowledging that the problem posed by these elements is real.
The listing of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity was a major step taken by Canada. With the scope of action against the Khalistani elements widening thanks to cooperation between India and Canada, these elements are likely to strengthen their base in the United Kingdom, Intelligence Bureau officials say.
In the UK, these elements have sizeable support. However, they do not have a base like they have in Canada. The United Kingdom has a long history when it comes to the Khalistan movement. There have been protests frequently outside the Indian High Commission, and referendums too have been held on many occasions.