New Delhi: India on Wednesday registered its strong concern on the issue of Khalistani terrorism, organsied crime and terror financing during a meeting on homeland security with the US government.
Home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla held a meeting with his US counterpart Kristie Canegallo, acting deputy secretary, homeland security in New Delhi during India-US Senior Officials’ Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) talk.
A senior government official told ETV Bharat that the Indian side has highlighted the issue of terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking as well as organised crime. “The Indian side during the meeting has clarified its stand over the issue of Khalistani terrorism and highlighting that foreign soil is being used by the forces inimical to India’s security,” the official said.
During the dialogue, both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in counter-terrorism and security domains, which has been a key pillar of the India-US strategic partnership. They also discussed steps that can be taken to bolster bilateral efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking, organised crime and ensure transportation security, the official said.
It is worth mentioning that several Punjab, Delhi and NCR based gangsters cum drug racketeers have been running their business from the foreign soil including US.