"We cannot afford to lose this battle against the ideology of hatred, fanaticism and those who want to destroy our society."* - Manmohan Singh

Sikh extremism, separatism and militancy were a problem in India more than two decades ago. Today, Punjab is at peace and there is growth and prosperity. There are, however, some elements outside India, including in Canada, who try to keep this issue alive for their own purposes. In many cases, such elements have links to or are themselves wedded to terrorism.

We will leave no stone unturned I reiterate, no stone unturned in ensuring that terrorist elements in India are neutralized and smashed," Singh told reporters in Bombay, also known as Mumbai. "These acts of terrorism are desperate acts of desperate individuals.

These terrorist acts are aimed at destroying our social fabric, undermining communal harmony and demoralising our people.