The Kanishka Disaster: Remembering the 1985 Terrorism Tragedy

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Kanishka bombing, highlighting its gravity amid tensions between India and Canada. The Air India Flight 182 tragedy, attributed to Sikh militants, remains a stark reminder of why terrorism should never be tolerated.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the gravity of the 1985 Kanishka bombing on its 39th anniversary, calling it one of the worst acts of terrorism in history. His remarks come at a time of strained relations between India and Canada due to increasing activities of Khalistani extremists from Canadian soil.

The tragic incident involving the Montreal-New Delhi Air India Flight 182, which was bombed by Sikh militants in retaliation to 'Operation Bluestar', resulted in the loss of 329 lives, most of whom were Canadians of Indian descent. Jaishankar's comments serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of terrorism.

Amid ongoing diplomatic strains, Canada's recent parliamentary homage to Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed last year, has further complicated the bilateral relationship. India has demanded that Canadian authorities take decisive action against those inciting violence.

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