The US FBI and Canada’s RCMP, as part of Operation Hard Ball, targeted criminal gang leaderships like Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, and Rohit Godara, combating the gangster-terror nexus threatening national and international security. These gangs not only targeted Indian nationals abroad but also promoted the Khalistan cause, emphasizing the significance of the operation.
This joint operation signifies a crucial step in addressing the gangster-terror connection, with a focus on transnational operations beyond borders. The Modi government’s efforts have garnered international support, particularly from the US and Canada, in combating the Khalistan movement and related crimes like human trafficking and money laundering.
The recent crackdown led to the arrest of 37 individuals involved in global syndicates operating from Indian jails, facing charges related to organized crimes and propaganda. Additionally, the US authorities seized narcotics central to the Khalistan movement, supported by the ISI, highlighting the broader implications of such criminal activities.
Authorities in Canada and the UK have also initiated actions against these criminal elements, reflecting the collaborative efforts fostered under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. The US Department of Justice emphasized the operation’s outcome, targeting Indian crime syndicates engaged in various criminal activities across borders, reinforcing the commitment to combat transnational criminal gangs.
