NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / India News / Suspect of 1985 Air India bombing shot dead in Canada
    Next Article
    Suspect of 1985 Air India bombing shot dead in Canada
    Ripudaman Singh Malik was killed in Canada's British Columbia on Thursday.

    Suspect of 1985 Air India bombing shot dead in Canada

    By Srishty Choudhury
    Jul 15, 2022
    11:45 am

    What's the story

    Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in the 1985 Air India Kanishka bombing case that killed 331 people, was shot dead in Canada's British Columbia on Thursday.

    The Canadian police said that they are still ascertaining the motive behind Malik's killing.

    In 2005, Malik was acquitted of mass murder and conspiracy charges.

    The bombing remains the worst terrorist attack on Canada to date.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    Malik was allegedly associated with Babbar Khalsa, a terrorist outfit responsible for several terror incidents in Punjab.

    He was also believed to be a close associate of Talwinder Singh Parmar, the alleged mastermind of the Air India bombing.

    Malik and his co-accused, Ajaib Singh Bagri, were acquitted in 2005.

    Malik spent four years in prison before his acquittal and later asked for compensation.

    Social media

    Police didn't initially release Malik's identity

    While the Canadian police didn't initially release the victim's identity, it confirmed it after Malik's son, Jaspreet Malik, posted a statement on social media about the shooting.

    Reports cited eyewitness accounts.

    While one said that he "heard three shots and pulled Malik from his red Tesla bleeding from a neck wound," another witness from a nearby business identified the victim as Malik.

    Investigation

    Shooters set vehicle ablaze, fled in another vehicle

    The police said that the victim who suffered gunshot wounds "succumbed to his injuries (at the) scene."

    They also said that the vehicle apparently driven by the shooters was located a few kilometers away "fully engulfed in fire."

    It is likely that the shooters fled in another vehicle after setting the previous one ablaze.

    Search is on for the vehicle, the police further said.

    Motive

    Homicide team issued a statement

    The homicide team said, "We are aware of Malik's background, though at this time we are still working to determine the motive. We can confirm that the shooting appears to be targeted and there is not believed to be any further risk to the public."

    Malik's brother-in-law said, "We are uncertain about who killed Ripudaman. His younger sister is on her way to Canada."

    Details

    What happened on Air India flight in 1985?

    On June 23, 1985, Air India flight 182, carrying 329 people, including 268 Canadian citizens and 24 Indian citizens, flew from Toronto and stopped in Montreal.

    It was en route to London and then onwards to its final destination Mumbai (then Bombay).

    A suitcase bomb exploded in the front cargo when the plane was flying above the Atlantic Ocean, killing all on board.

    Information

    Attack part of Khalistani extremism

    Inderjit Singh Reyat was the only person convicted for the Kanishka bombing. The attack was a part of the Khalistani extremism seeking revenge for the Indian Army's action at the Golden Temple to flush out militants in 1984.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Canada
    Toronto
    Air India

    Latest

    IPL 2025 set to resume on May 17: Presenting details Indian Premier League (IPL)
    'No firing or aggressive action': India after talks with Pakistan   Indian Army
    'Every terrorist now knows price of removing sindoor': PM Modi Narendra Modi
    Amazon-backed supermarket chain More Retail eyeing ₹2,000cr IPO in 2026 Initial Public Offering (IPO)

    Canada

    Now, Saudi women can travel without male guardian's "permission" Saudi Arabia
    Five best National parks in the world you must visit India
    Here are some unbreakable Olympic records South Korea
    Now, you can hide replies on Twitter: Here's how X

    Toronto

    This browser lets you view websites in 3D Karan Singh Grover
    Canadian billionaire couple found dead under mysterious circumstances Canada
    Passenger suffers burns after cellphone catches fire onboard Canada flight World
    10 killed as van plows into crowd on Toronto sidewalk Canada

    Air India

    Passengers protest at Amritsar airport over delay in virus testing Punjab
    Aviation Minister says suspension of UK flights may be extended Puri
    San Francisco welcomes first non-stop Air India flights to Bengaluru San Francisco
    Coronavirus: Kejriwal makes seven-day institutional quarantine mandatory for UK returnees Arvind Kejriwal
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025