‘Canadian government unequivocally stands against terrorism’ Says Mark Carney

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Air India 182 Kanishka bombing as the “deadliest attack” in the country’s history and said that the Canadian government “unequivocally stands against terrorism.”

In a post on X, Carney stated, “40 years ago, Canada faced the deadliest terrorist attack in its history. Today, we mourn the 268 Canadian victims of the Air India bombing and all who have been killed in acts of terrorism — a sombre reminder of our commitment to fight violent extremism and keep Canadians safe.”

On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was blown up by the Canada-based Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa near Cork, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers on board.

Mark Carney expressed Canada’s commitment to work with its allies and partners to detect, prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.

In a statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Carney stated, “As we mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we remember the victims of the Air India bombing and all others who have lost their lives to terrorism. Canada will continue to work with our allies and partners, at home and around the world, to better detect, prevent, and respond to the threat of terrorism and violent extremism.”

“Canada’s new government unequivocally stands against terrorism, and we will deliver on our mandate of change to keep communities safe,” he added.(ANI)

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