In a series of intelligence reports shedding light on pro-Khalistani terror operations emanating from Canadian soil, a strong Pakistani connection has come to the fore. Individuals such as Arsh Dala, Parry Dulai, Gurjinder Singh Pannu, and Gurjeet Singh Cheema have either been closely linked to or received assistance from Lakhbir Singh Rode, a Pakistan-based Khalistani separatist leader who currently leads the banned terror outfit International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF). Their collaboration with Rode has fueled their terrorist endeavors on Canadian territory. Of particular note, Parry Dulai and Cheema are alleged to have played a role in smuggling weapon consignments from across the border in May 2017 for ISYF members, with the support of Pakistan-based terrorists.
At the age of 45, Bhagat Singh Brar, also known as Bhaggu Brar, has emerged as a significant pro-Khalistani figure in Canada. Brar, a Toronto resident and owner of a car rental company in Brampton, holds a Canadian passport (No. BA-373465). He actively promotes terrorist activities in Punjab and frequently travels to Pakistan, where he provides funds to his father, Lakhbir Singh Rode.
Bhaggu Brar has been a prominent presence at rallies and demonstrations in Toronto protesting against the Indian government. Notably, he played a key role alongside Moninder Bual, Sukhminder Singh Hansra, and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) at an event where the Khalistan flag was raised in front of the Canadian Parliament on June 10, 2017. His visits to Pakistan, including a recent one in November 2016, have been marked by meetings with his father, with whom he collaborates on anti-India activities.
Brar has also been at the forefront of efforts to prevent Indian officials from entering Gurdwaras in Ontario, Canada. His association with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) resulted in his inclusion on Canada’s no-fly list, leading to his denial of boarding at Vancouver International Airport on April 24, 2018.
Both Bhaggu Brar and Parry Dulai are accused of collaborating with Pakistan’s ISI agency in planning an attack in India in May 2017.
This Canada-based Khalistani extremist is actively involved in fundraising for terrorist attacks abroad and is implicated in promoting extremism, radicalizing youth, and facilitating attack planning, weapons procurement, and attacks in India.
Originally from India and now residing in Brampton, Canada, Harpreet Singh has also been linked to pro-Khalistani activities. The intelligence dossier revealed that Singh, a truck driver by profession, moved to Canada with his family 18 years ago and had no prior criminal record in local police records.
In November 2018, Singh traveled to Pakistan as a leader of a Sikh Jatha during the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.
He served as a handler for Makhan Singh, alias Amli, in arranging the smuggling of weapon consignments from across the border in October 2020. His communication with Amli increased after an interview with Akal Channel in May 2020, where Singh expressed admiration for Amli’s sacrifices for the Sikh Panth.
Singh also disclosed his frequent visits to Pakistan and close contact with Ranjit Singh, alias Neeta.
On October 2, 2020, Singh instructed Amli to collect a weapon consignment from near Tanda in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur on October 3, 2020, leading to the apprehension of Amli and an associate, Davinder Singh, alias Happy, by a police party.
The revelations concerning Bhaggu Brar and Harpreet Singh’s involvement in pro-Khalistani activities in Canada, along with their alleged connections to Pakistan-based militant networks, have raised serious concerns about the extent of external support for the Khalistan movement.
