These individuals are classified as “wanted” by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which includes those with immigration warrants against them.

Originally bound for Canada, the family ultimately settled in Brisbane, where Gout was born, due to Australia processing their paperwork first.

“The Khalistani lobby will try again to push this agenda. I urge Hindu-Canadians to engage with their MPs to ensure it’s opposed in the future.”

The move comes amid heightened tensions and threats from pro-Khalistan groups, including Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which have targeted Indian consular activities in Canada.

"The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations and ascribes them to the political agenda of the Trudeau Government that is centered around vote bank politics."

Canada’s Immigration Minister Marc Miller noted that some students, particularly from countries like India, Nigeria, and Ghana, are applying for asylum shortly after arriving, even though conditions in their home countries have not changed.

The sole survivor, a woman in her 20s, escaped thanks to Rick Harper, who smashed a window with a metal pole, allowing her to scramble out head-first.

“We don’t support any extremism or discrimination, especially if it is against India.”

Peel Police Chief advised the temple to prioritise safety, forcing organisers to cancel the event.

35-year-old Gosal was arrested on November 8 and has been charged with alleged assault with a Weapon. Released on conditions, he is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.