Indian Agencies Ask Canada To Bolster Security As Khalistan Spectre Looms Over PM Modi’s G7 Visit

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Last Updated:June 16, 2025, 08:31 IST

Agencies have assessed that PM Modi’s presence in Canada—a country where Khalistani groups have dominance—could be exploited for disruptive demonstrations or worse

PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney. (PTI)

Khalistani organisations have planned protests in Canada from the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the country for the G7 Summit, raising serious security concerns. Intelligence reports confirm that India’s central agencies have issued detailed missives to Canadian authorities, cautioning about threats and asking them to ensure stronger security measures.

The warnings come amid growing activities by pro-Khalistan terror outfits in the region, which have frequently targeted Indian diplomatic missions and officials in the past. Agencies have assessed that PM Modi’s presence in Canada—a country where Khalistani groups have dominance and have seen a resurgence in recent years—could be exploited for disruptive demonstrations or worse.

“Threats were taken seriously," said a senior government official, speaking confidentially. “Canadian officials have been requested to expand perimeter security and to closely monitor groups or individuals with known extremist associations."

A video was also released by declared terrorist and SFJ chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun to send a message to cadres ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Canada.

The prime minister’s personal security is with the Special Protection Group (SPG), which has carried out a thorough threat assessment and will follow a stringent, pre-planned security protocol during the visit. The movement will be restricted and regulated, with the pre-determined route comprehensively sanitised, according to sources. There are no further public interactions or further events planned, keeping exposure to a minimum.

This follows wider fears in India of Canada being too soft on anti-India forces based out of its territory. Relations between the two countries have been strained in recent months, especially after incidents involving Indian consulates in Vancouver and Toronto.

This trip will challenge both Canadian desires to act on India’s grievances and its capacity to deal with extremist forces during high-profile global events.

Canadian authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the intelligence alerts or certain security arrangements scheduled for the G7 summit, which will be attended by the leaders of the world’s economies.

PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney. The summit will provide space for the exchange of views on pressing global issues and the priorities of the Global South.

On June 18, Modi will visit the Republic of Croatia and hold meetings with President Zoran Milanovic and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Both countries enjoy centuries-old close cultural links. As the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Croatia, it will open new avenues for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

A key highlight of PM Modi’s trip will be his first meeting with Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. The External Affairs Ministry views this meeting as a chance to reboot India-Canada relations, built on mutual respect, common interests, and consideration for each other’s concerns. Notably, this will be PM Modi’s first visit to Canada in 10 years.

Ankur Sharma

With over 15 years of journalistic experience, Ankur Sharma, Associate Editor, specializes in internal security and is tasked with providing comprehensive coverage from the Ministry of Home Affairs, paramilitar...Read More

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