US EditionI was surrounded, threatened: Canadian journalist alleges assault by Khalistanis
- Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan alleged he faced physical assault and threats by multiple pro-Khalistan supporters while covering a rally in Vancouver on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
- The incident followed ongoing tensions involving Khalistani groups glorifying violence and receiving political cover from organizations and some Canadian politicians, including events like a Nagar Kirtan with convicted extremist Santokh Singh Kelha.
- Bezirgan stated the assailants snatched his phone in front of police, continued harassment online via stalking and doxing, and expressed concern about public safety amid growing extremism and insufficient condemnation from officials.
- He described the incident as recent and said he remains visibly shaken, adding that these attempts at intimidation will not compromise his editorial independence, while calling for increased accountability.
- The assault highlights escalating security concerns around the Khalistan movement in Canada and strained India-Canada relations, raising calls for more awareness and action to prevent normalization of extremist behavior.
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I Am Still Shaking: Canadian Investigative Journalist Alleges Physical Assault By Pro-Khalistan Activists in Vancouver
Alleging that pro-Khalistani activists physically assaulted him, journalist Mocha Bezirgan emphasized that these attempts to intimidate him will not affect his journalistic integrity.
Canadian politicians must distance themselves from extremists: Journalist Mocha Bezirgan alleges assault by Khalistanis at Vancouver rally - The Tribune
Khalistani extremism in Canada is causing security concerns and straining India-Canada relations. Extremist groups glorify violence, while some Canadian politicians attend their events without condemning them. Investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan urges greater awareness and accountability to stop the spread of such extremism.
‘Phone Snatched, Threatened’: Canadian Journalist Mocha Bezirgan Alleges Assault By Khalistani Supporters In Vancouver
Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan was assaulted by pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver, who surrounded him, threatened him, and snatched his phone during a rally. Despite the attack, Bezirgan vowed, "These intimidation tactics won’t stop me."
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