Bail Sparks Outrage: Khalistani Extremist Inderjeet Gosal Threatens Top Indian Officials from Canada

A disturbing development in Canada has sent ripples through diplomatic circles, as Khalistani extremist Inderjeet Singh Gosal, recently granted bail, has publicly issued grave threats against India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This audacious move, broadcast via social media, escalates an already tense situation, drawing sharp condemnation and raising significant questions about the handling of extremist elements on foreign soil.

Gosal, a known proponent of the Khalistan movement, was initially apprehended for his provocative protest activities outside the Indian Consulate in Vancouver.

His arrest stemmed from his vocal support for designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and the slain Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing last year triggered a severe diplomatic rift between India and Canada. The granting of bail to an individual with such a track record, only for him to immediately issue threats against high-ranking officials of another sovereign nation, is profoundly concerning.

The specific threats made by Gosal are alarming.

In a video widely circulated online, he targeted NSA Ajit Doval, labeling him a “traitor” and explicitly stating, “Remember Ajit Doval, you killed Hardeep Singh Nijjar. You tried to get Gurpatwant Singh Pannun killed. Now wait for the consequences.” He further alleged Doval's involvement in a plot to assassinate Pannun, asserting that the attempts were foiled by a “friend” of the Khalistani movement.

These inflammatory statements are not merely rhetoric; they represent a direct challenge to India’s security and sovereignty.

Beyond Doval, Gosal also directed his vitriol towards External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, warning that the Khalistani movement would continue to demand justice and push for its objectives.

He further expressed solidarity with Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national currently facing extradition from the Czech Republic to the US on charges of plotting to kill Pannun, declaring that Gupta was not alone and would receive support.

This incident underscores the persistent challenge posed by Khalistani extremist elements operating from countries like Canada.

India has consistently expressed its deep concerns to Canadian authorities regarding the activities of such groups, which often engage in hateful rhetoric, fund-raising for illegal activities, and threats against Indian officials and interests. The bail granted to Gosal, followed by his immediate and brazen threats, is seen by many as a clear example of the leniency shown towards these elements, further straining the already fragile diplomatic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.

The Indian government is expected to take serious note of Gosal's actions, and it is likely to amplify its calls for stronger action against extremist groups based in Canada.

The ongoing saga highlights the complex interplay of international law, freedom of speech, and national security, as India continues to demand that its partners take decisive measures to prevent their soil from being used to foster extremism and threaten its sovereignty.