1. Ongoing investigation into Air India Kanishka bombing
2. Canada continues probe into Air India Kanishka flight bombing.
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Canadian law enforcement authorities have reiterated their commitment to the ongoing investigation of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, known as the Kanishka, by terrorists linked to the Khalistan movement. As the 39th memorial anniversary of the tragic event approaches, officials have issued a statement to reassure the public that efforts to bring those responsible to justice are still active.
Statement from Assistant Commissioner David Teboul
In a recent statement, Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, who leads the federal policing program in the Pacific region, emphasised the lasting impact of the Air India bombing on the Canadian nation. He stated, “The trauma caused by the bombing on June 23, 1985, has reverberated through generations. The investigation into this heinous act remains one of the most complex domestic terrorism cases in the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Our investigative efforts are ongoing and unwavering.”
Furthermore, Teboul encouraged Canadians to visit the four memorials dedicated to the victims of the Air India tragedy, located in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa. He highlighted the importance of paying respects to the victims and their families, as well as acknowledging the tireless efforts of those involved in responding to and investigating the attack.
Remembering the Tragedy
On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182, en route from Canada to India via London, was destroyed by a bomb explosion off the coast of Ireland. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of all 329 passengers and crew members on board. Among the victims were 268 Canadian citizens, primarily of Indian descent, and 24 Indian nationals. Only 131 bodies were recovered from the sea following the explosion.
The bombing was orchestrated by terrorists who planted a bomb in a suitcase that was transferred onto the flight despite the original ticket holder not boarding the aircraft. The investigation into the attack has been ongoing for decades, with limited success in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Conviction of Inderjit Singh Reyat
Only one individual, Inderjit Singh Reyat, has been convicted in connection with the Air India bombing. Reyat, who served time in a UK prison for his role in another bombing incident, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Canadian court in 2003. Despite his conviction, Reyat remains the sole person held accountable for one of the deadliest aviation terror attacks in history.
Investigators have identified multiple individuals of interest in the case, including an individual known as “Mr X,” who assisted Reyat in constructing the bomb used in the attack. The investigation has faced numerous challenges, including the complexity of the conspiracy and the elusive nature of the culprits.
Motives and Conspiracies
Justice IB Josephson of the Supreme Court of British Columbia recognised the Khalistan movement as the primary motive behind the Air India bombing in a 2005 ruling. Talwinder Singh Parmar was identified as the mastermind of the conspiracy, a claim supported by both the prosecution and the defence.
Despite multiple inquiries and investigations confirming the Khalistan link to the attack, the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has proposed funding a new inquiry commission with a dubious conspiracy theory alleging Indian involvement in the tragedy. The Canadian government and law enforcement agencies continue to combat misinformation and uphold the truth surrounding the Air India Flight 182 bombing.
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– Air India Kanishka flight bombing investigation
– Canada ongoing investigation Air India Kanishka flight bombing.
