It was a 'long overdue decision,' said Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre at a news conference on Monday

The federal government has listed the Bishnoi Gang as a terrorist entity, accusing the India-based group of engaging in murder, extortion and intimidation in Canada.

Public Safety Canada said Monday the gang creates a “climate of insecurity” in diaspora communities “by targeting them, their prominent community members, businesses, and cultural figures.”

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“Listing the Bishnoi Gang will help Canadian security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies in combating their crimes and making communities safer,” the agency said.

The designation under the Criminal Code allows for Canadian law enforcement to seize property and vehicles owned by the group or to fre

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