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Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
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Canada's Alberta Province Asks Carney Govt For 'Terrorist' Label On Lawrence Bishnoi Gang A second Canadian province has formally urged the Country's federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation, a move that could strengthen India's case for extradition and action against wanted gangsters like Goldy Brar. On July 14, Premier of Canada's Alberta province Danielle Smith and the province's minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis, issued a joint statement seeking the designation of the Bishnoi gang as a terror entity under Canadian law. "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," the statement said. India has repeatedly called on Canada to take action against gangsters like Goldy Brar, a key figure in the Bishnoi network and a prime suspect in the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. #lawrencebishnoi #goldybrar #canada #india #extradition #terroristdesignation #alberta #gangsters #sidhumoosewala #canadaindia #toi #toibharat 6.2K views | 2 days ago
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Alberta calls upon Canadian federal government to designate Lawrence Bishnoi gang as 'terrorist group'
CHANDIGARH: After British Columbia (BC), now Alberta is the second province in Canada that has called upon the Canadian federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, as it is being accused of carrying out 'targeted killings' in the country. In a joint statement issued on July 14, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis stated, "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 stand with B.C. Premier David Eby and other officials across Canada in calling for immediate federal action. The federal government must use every tool available to dismantle this network and keep Canadians safe,'' they added. "We know that gang activity knows no boundaries and respects no borders, and Alberta wants to send a clear message: you are not welcome here. 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 statement said. 'We are committed to taking action to keep terrorist organisations, gangs and violent criminals from targeting and exploiting the people of Alberta. South Asian communities in Alberta and across Canada have been disproportionately targeted and affected by this threat,'' they said. The statement concluded, "The time for action is now. Alberta's government is asking the federal government and Prime Minister Mark Carney to join them in taking a stand and acting to protect Albertans and all Canadians.'' The Bishnoi gang has been linked to extortion attempts in BC, Alberta and Ontario.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Canada's Alberta Province Asks Carney Govt For 'Terrorist' Label On Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
A second Canadian province has formally urged the Country's federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation, a move that could strengthen India's case for extradition and action against wanted gangsters like Goldy Brar. On July 14, Premier of Canada's Alberta province Danielle Smith and the province's minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis, issued a joint statement seeking the designation of the Bishnoi gang as a terror entity under Canadian law. "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," the statement said. India has repeatedly called on Canada to take action against gangsters like Goldy Brar, a key figure in the Bishnoi network and a prime suspect in the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. #lawrencebishnoi #goldybrar #canada #india #extradition #terroristdesignation #alberta #gangsters #sidhumoosewala #canadaindia #toi #toibharat Read More
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Canada's Alberta province seeks terrorist label on Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the province's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis, called on the federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation, citing its growing international reach and dangerous activities in a joint statement posted on social media, Smith and Ellis said the Bishnoi gang is a "transnational criminal network" responsible for a wide range of violent crimes – including extortion, targeted killings, and drug trafficking – including in Canada. "Its reach is global, and its intent is criminal and violent," the statement province has joined British Columbia (BC) in urging Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to designate the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organisation. Last month, BC Premier David Eby stated that the initiative is intended to provide law enforcement with stronger tools to tackle the gang's expanding extortion BC premier said the gang had been linked to extortions and other crimes against South Asian community members in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, according to The Canadian and Ellis, in the statement, backed the BC Premier's call for federal action against the gang."We stand with BC Premier David Eby and other officials across Canada in calling for immediate federal action. The federal government must use every tool available to dismantle this network and keep Canadians safe," the joint statement, which was issued on Monday, read."We know that gang activity knows no boundaries and respects no borders, and Alberta wants to send a clear message: you are not welcome here. 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 statement added."We are committed to taking action to keep terrorist organisations, gangs and violent criminals from targeting and exploiting the people of Alberta," it further Asian communities in Alberta and across Canada have been disproportionately targeted and affected by this threat, according to the BC Premier pointed out that while a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) task force is already active in addressing the extortion threats, conventional policing methods might not be adequate to tackle the issue effectively."They need additional tools to respond to the fact that this is transnational organised crime. "This is more in the nature of terrorism than it is traditional crime," he Lawrence Bishnoi gang, named after its jailed gangster in India, has been linked to a series of high-profile criminal cases, including extortion threats to Indian celebrities and businessmen, with alleged overseas operatives playing a key role, according to a report in gangster Bishnoi is presently incarcerated at Sabarmati Central Jail in POLICE BACKS PROVINCE's CALL AGAINST BISHNOI GANGInterim Police Chief of Alberta's capital city, Edmonton, Devin Laforce, expressed support for Alberta's push, saying the Edmonton Police Service welcomes the province's call for the federal government to designate the India-based Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist organisation in Canada, according to a report in the Alberta-based newspaper, Edmonton Journal."Edmonton is not immune to the impacts of transnational crime. We agree with the Government of Alberta that this designation will provide the EPS and its law enforcement partners with enhanced powers and investigative tools that will help us continue to dismantle organized crime groups and criminal activity on our streets (sic)," Laforce said, the newspaper reported, citing his statement.- EndsTrending Reel
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Dismantle this network': Canada's Alberta province seeks terror tag for Lawrence Bishnoi gang; follows suit from British Columbia
Photo/Agencies A second Canadian province has formally urged the Country's federal government to declare the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation, a move that could strengthen India's case for extradition and action against wanted gangsters like Goldy Brar. On Monday, Premier of Canada's Alberta province Danielle Smith and the province's minister for Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis, issued a joint statement seeking the designation of the Bishnoi gang as a terror entity under Canadian law. "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," the statement said. — MikeEllisUCP (@MikeEllisUCP) It added, "We know that gang activity knows no boundaries and respects no borders, and Alberta wants to send a clear message: you are not welcome here. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo " Their remarks come weeks after Canadian state British Columbia's Premier David Eby also made a similar appeal in June. India has repeatedly called on Canada to take action against gangsters like Goldy Brar, a key figure in the Bishnoi network and a prime suspect in the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala. Authorities believe several members of the gang operate from Canadian soil. If Ottawa formally designates the group as a terrorist organisation, it could allow for deeper cooperation between Canadian and Indian agencies on extradition, investigations, and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.
