Khalistani terrorist's invitation to Trudeau reception rescinded

February 22, 2018 11:39

The Canadian High Commission on Thursday confirmed that the invitation to Khalistani terrorist to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reception has been rescinded.

"The High Commission has rescinded Mr. Atwal's invitation. We do not comment on matters related to the PM's security," Canadian Consulate in Mumbai told ANI.

Jaspal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist, who was active in the banned International SikhYouth Federation, was invited for a formal dinner with the Canadian Prime Minister, hosted by the Canadian High Commissioner, scheduled to take place later in the day, Canada's CBC News reported earlier.

Jaspal Atwal was convicted of the attempted murder of Punjab minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu, on Vancouver Island in 1986. -- ANI

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