Extortion-Linked Gang Should Be Declared Terrorist Organization, B.C. Premier Says
- On June 17, 2025, British Columbia Premier David Eby urged the federal government to designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization to fight extortion in B.C.
- This call follows escalating extortion threats targeting South Asian businesses linked to the India-based Bishnoi gang operating in B.C., Alberta, and Ontario.
- Surrey Police confirmed at least ten extortion reports this year, amid rising community fear and reluctance to report due to potential violent retaliation.
- Eby emphasized that this recommendation is not made without careful consideration, as the actions in question undermine trust in the justice system, democratic institutions, and the overall safety of the community.
- The terrorist designation aims to grant police stronger tools to investigate and bring extortion and violence to an end in multiple provinces.
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Eby to ask prime minister to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will ask Prime Minister Mark Carney that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang be declared a terrorist organization in Canada.
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