Canada Declares Bishnoi Gang a Terrorist Entity, Gang’s Assets Can Now Be Frozen or Seized

Canada has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code. The terrorist listing of Bishnoi Gang means anything owned by the group in Canada, including property, vehicles and money, can be frozen or seized by the Canadian law enforcement to prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to financing, travel and recruitment. The Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, said that specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. 
 
 
In a statement, the Government of Canada has said that the Bishnoi Gang have a presence in Canada and is active in areas with significant diaspora communities. It further said that the Gang engages in murder, shootings and arson, and generates terror through extortion and intimidation. They create a climate of insecurity in these communities by targeting them, their prominent community members, businesses, and cultural figures.  With the addition of this organisation, there are now 88 terrorist entities listed under the Criminal Code of Canada.