India, Sept. 29 -- Canada on Monday announced that it has declared the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a "terrorist entity". In its statement, Ottawa highlighted that the criminal gang primarily operates out of India.

This decision from Canada comes amid recent attacks attributed to the Bishnoi gang, targeting significant diaspora communities.

"Specific communities have been targeted for terror, violence and intimidation by the Bishnoi Gang. Listing this group of criminal terrorists gives us more powerful and effective tools to confront and put a stop to their crimes," said Gary Anandasangaree, Canada's Minister of Public Safety.

Acts of violence and terror have no place in Canada, especially those that target specific communities to create a...