Vancouver 17 Sep 2025 : The US-based Khalistani group ‘Sikhs for Justice’ (SFJ) has once again stirred anti-India activities by threatening to besiege the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on Thursday, September 18. The organization has urged Indian citizens and the Indo-Canadian community in Canada to avoid visiting the consulate area on that day.
In statements and promotional material released by SFJ, it was mentioned that this “siege” will be carried out as a protest against the Indian government. The separatist group also released a poster targeting India’s new High Commissioner, Dinesh Patnaik, with a target mark on his face. The poster is going viral on social media, causing concern within the Indian community.
Ministry of External Affairs vigilant, security agencies on alert
The Indian government and the Ministry of External Affairs have taken the threat seriously. According to sources, security at Indian missions in Canada has been heightened, and the situation is being closely monitored.
Impact on India-Canada relations
This incident comes at a time when diplomatic relations between India and Canada are already tense. In recent months, an increase in pro-Khalistani activities and attacks targeting Indian missions has strained the bilateral relationship.
Summary: The separatist group Sikhs for Justice issued a threat against India, announcing plans to besiege the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, raising security concerns for authorities.