In a notification dated December 29, 2023, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has declared Canada-based gangster and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa an “individual terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports the Business Post on January 4. According to a notification issued by the UMHA, Landa was closely associated with Canada-based pro-Khalistan elements, including deceased Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun among others. Landa, who is from Punjab, is now based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.