Trudeau arrives at Jama Masjid, avoids question on Khalistani terrorist invite

ANI  |  New Delhi [India] 

Canadian on Thursday arrived at here, along with wife and children.

Canadian was also present.

When ANI questioned about an invitation sent to Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal for a dinner reception, the Canadian preffered not replying to it.

Jaspal, a convicted Khalistani terrorist, who was active in the banned International Sikh Youth 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, News reported earlier.

However, the invite has been rescinded now, the told ANI.

On Wednesday, met with Chief Minister in Amritsar, where, the latter shared the concerns about militancy issue related to the separatist movement of Khalistan.

Singh said, "I raised the issue of Khalistan, it's the primary issue, as there is money coming in from various countries including "

"I took up the militancy concerns with Trudeau, the militancy concerns we have and he has assured us that they will look into this matter," he added.

The Canadian Prime Minister, who is on a week-long State visit to India, visited Amritsar's Golden Temple, along with his wife and children before meeting the CM.

"What an honour to be so well received at such a beautiful, meaningful place. We are filled with grace and humility," penned down in the visitors' book at the

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First Published: Thu, February 22 2018. 11:05 IST
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