Secretary (East) P Kumaran represented the Indian Government at the memorial service held by the Canadian and Irish Embassies at Canada House to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the AI-182 Kanishka bombing.
Sanjay Kumar Verma stated that no government in the world should overlook the threat of terrorism emanating from its territories for political gains and called human lives much more important than transitory political interests.
Chandra Arya said that the celebration of the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by Khalistani supporters glorifying violence and hate demonstrates that "dark forces have been energized again and highlighted the concerns of Hindu Canadians regarding the recent inc