Canada calls BSF anti-human, violent unit

[SpArK]

Canada reviewing former BSF officer's case

NEW DELHI: Canada is "reviewing" the rejection of visa to a former Border Security Force (BSF) constable after the decision sparked off a diplomatic row, a Canadian official told IANS Saturday.

The Canadian High Commission rejected in December a visa request from retired BSF constable Fateh Singh Pandher, accusing the paramilitary force of "war crimes" and being a "notoriously violent force".

Pandher had wanted to shift to Canada to join his daughter who lives there.

In comments that sought to distance the Canadian government from the visa rejection, Catherine Loubier, a spokesperson for Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon, said decisions on visa applications were usually taken by individual officials.

"Decisions on visa applications are made by public servants following an independent process governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act," Loubier said in a statement mailed to IANS.

"We are reviewing the situation. Due to privacy reasons we cannot comment further," Loubier added.

She stressed that Canada had "great respect for India's armed forces and related institutions".

She mentioned the strong ties and friendship between Canada and India, which she described as a "country with growing influence on the global stage".

Loubier mentioned the commonality of democratic values between the two countries, and said Canada had the "highest regard for India's democratic institutions and processes".

She also referred to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's "very successful visit" in 2009. "One of our greatest strengths is the vibrant people-to-people connections between Canada and India," said Loubier.

Last year, Pandher, living in Siar village, 25 km from Ludhiana, sought an immigration visa. It was rejected, with a Canadian diplomat describing the BSF as a "notoriously violent paramilitary unit" which is "responsible for war crimes in India".

A communication sent to Pandher accused him of not only working with "a unit engaged in systematic attacks on civilians" but of not providing any evidence in his visa application "dissociating" himself from the force.

The BSF is responsible for guarding India's borders. But it is often deployed for internal security duty across the country, including in Jammu and Kashmir.

Though the visa rejection took place late last year, it came to the notice of the Indian home ministry only recently.

The ministry took up the matter with the external affairs ministry, which took it up with Canada.


Canada reviewing former BSF officer's case-Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times




There will be a formal apology soon.

And the case is closed and WJ can look into something more like this.

 

[psychedelic_renegade]

There's some problem with BSF in Indo-BD border. But most casualties are smugglers and if any atrocities happened, I think it's been dealt with properly. And Idune please leave West Bengal aside of your ranting.

 

[fallstuff]

Canada reviewing former BSF officer's case

NEW DELHI: Canada is "reviewing" the rejection of visa to a former Border Security Force (BSF) constable after the decision sparked off a diplomatic row, a Canadian official told IANS Saturday.

The Canadian High Commission rejected in December a visa request from retired BSF constable Fateh Singh Pandher, accusing the paramilitary force of "war crimes" and being a "notoriously violent force".

Pandher had wanted to shift to Canada to join his daughter who lives there.

In comments that sought to distance the Canadian government from the visa rejection, Catherine Loubier, a spokesperson for Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon, said decisions on visa applications were usually taken by individual officials.

"Decisions on visa applications are made by public servants following an independent process governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act," Loubier said in a statement mailed to IANS.

"We are reviewing the situation. Due to privacy reasons we cannot comment further," Loubier added.

She stressed that Canada had "great respect for India's armed forces and related institutions".

She mentioned the strong ties and friendship between Canada and India, which she described as a "country with growing influence on the global stage".

Loubier mentioned the commonality of democratic values between the two countries, and said Canada had the "highest regard for India's democratic institutions and processes".

She also referred to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's "very successful visit" in 2009. "One of our greatest strengths is the vibrant people-to-people connections between Canada and India," said Loubier.

Last year, Pandher, living in Siar village, 25 km from Ludhiana, sought an immigration visa. It was rejected, with a Canadian diplomat describing the BSF as a "notoriously violent paramilitary unit" which is "responsible for war crimes in India".

A communication sent to Pandher accused him of not only working with "a unit engaged in systematic attacks on civilians" but of not providing any evidence in his visa application "dissociating" himself from the force.

The BSF is responsible for killing unarmed men,,women and children. But frequently runs with its tail between hind legs at the sight of a threat.....

Though the visa rejection took place late last year, it came to the notice of the Indian home ministry only recently.

The ministry took up the matter with the external affairs ministry, which took it up with Canada.


Canada reviewing former BSF officer's case-Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times




There will be a formal apology soon.

And the case is closed and WJ can look into something more like this.

Changed a few things for you.

Why would Canadian let loose a psychopath in their land ?

 

[Iggy]

Changed a few things for you.

Why would Canadian let loose a psychopath in their land ?

MInd your tongue ok..psycopaths may be your countrys soldiers who had killed each other in mutiny..dont get started ok..if you want to get respect for your country try to give it to others first..

 

[psychedelic_renegade]

MInd your tongue ok..psycopaths may be your countrys soldiers who had killed each other in mutiny..dont get started ok..if you want to get respect for your country try to give it to others first..

leave them be bro, they are minority in their own country.

 

[Luftwaffe]

and my fella indian members that's how you all operate lol.

 

[Gabbar]

^^^ How is this related to this thread?

 

[Windjammer]

Ok

1) She did not make the facebook page. She called for everyone to draw Muhammad's cartoon.

2) She still stands by her comments against Revolutionary Muslim.

3) Apples......Oranges......

1) It was her initiative and provided the platform.

2) Most of Pakistan is fighting against them.

3) Carrots & Sticks....... in your case.

 

[Luftwaffe]

gabbar..keep wondering you guys know it.

 

[fallstuff]

MInd your tongue ok..psycopaths may be your countrys soldiers who had killed each other in mutiny..dont get started ok..if you want to get respect for your country try to give it to others first..

What are you going to do ? Send this psychopath dog after me ? Hmm, little problem though., he doesn't have a Canadian visa yet. I doubt with his shoddy record he will get a US visa.

Got a plan B ?

It ain't fair that I gotta do your thinking.

 

[Gabbar]

gabbar..keep wondering you guys know it.

You expect these things from new comers and trollers. I mean I can say the same thing about you but how does that contribute to the debate. Off topic BS. You are a senior member.............think about it.

 

[Gabbar]

Changed a few things for you.

Why would Canadian let loose a psychopath in their land ?

He is not been accused of any crime and nor he has criminal record. They, canadian immigratioin, merely generalilzing him. As far as Canadan(s) are concerned about psychopath, dude canadian government have pardoned pedophiles and child killers so dont hold them to very high regards.

 

[psychedelic_renegade]

self-delete

 

[Mirza Jatt]

What are going to do ? Send this psychopath dog after me ? Hmm, little problem though., he doesn't have a Canadian visa yet. I doubt with his shoddy record he will get a US visa.

Better think about something else...

Atleast BSF is not like a mad dog like you BDR......now send that mad dog after me to india..you dont even need a visa..just cross it illegaly as you have been doing. No problem here.

 

[Windjammer]

If its off topic..keep it out of here !!
now on topic..
yes for me its end of that facebook incident...just like this BSF issue. after Canada takes its words back.......So ?? lol.. what have you been trying to prove here so far man ??

Off topic but none the less relevant as in the end also quoted by you.
My dear, we may punch fancy words of satisfaction but such issues or comments leave a bad taste in the people who really matter. I be very much surprised if the officer in question still has appetite to see the rockies.

lol..I dont try it against you..never..infact with you the points are already proven....but who does not like a little entertainment ??

Sadly people often restrict their vision to a flag, well The Hindu has proven it's credentials by splashing a nothing, by your calculation on the front page, now that is called entertainment.
Or shall we say, until next time.