Ceremony in Ottawa Marks 40th Anniversary of Air India Terrorist Bombing
- On June 23, 1985, a bomb detonated aboard Air India Flight 182 over the coast of Ireland, resulting in the deaths of all 329 passengers and crew, in an act orchestrated by terrorists based in Canada.
- The bombing followed years of terrorism affecting India, including bombings and assassinations linked to Khalistani extremists, some of whom operated in Canada, with the bomb made in British Columbia.
- The 40th anniversary commemoration in Ahakista, Ireland, gathered Indian, Irish, and Canadian leaders who emphasized ongoing terrorism threats and called for stronger international cooperation to combat extremism.
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated, “Canada is a valued partner and friend,” urging intelligence sharing, counter-radicalization, and terror financing disruption to prevent future tragedies.
- Local communities and faith groups in British Columbia advocate for a provincial memorial and learning centre to honour victims and educate future generations about the attack’s impact and legacy.
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri leads Indian team to Cork, Ireland where a solemn ceremony was held at Ahakista, to remember those who perished in the terror bombing that took place on June 23, 1985
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‘A lost generation’: Mississauga woman remembers husband, daughters killed in 1985 Air India bombing
Longtime Mississauga resident Lata Pada went to Ireland with family for a memorial Monday marking the 40th anniversary of the tragedy, which remains the worst terrorist attack in Canadian history.
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