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38th anniversary of Air India bombing

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Jun, 2023 09:31 AM

Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sun (NICK PROCAYLO /PNG)

It's been 38 years since two bombs were placed on separate flights in Vancouver setting off what would become Canada's worst act of terrorism.

Air India flight 1-82 blew up hours later off Ireland's coast, killing all 329 people aboard -- most of whom were Canadians.

Glimpses of today’s 38th anniversary ceremonies at the @airindia memorial Ahakista Cork in Ireland for the #AI182 #kanishka victims, graced by the ambassador @IndiainIreland @MEAIndia ambassador of Canada @nancysmyth_ @canadalrlande @corkcitycouncil mayor #aviation #avgeek pic.twitter.com/ImB2Kg0Gws
— Sanjay (@sjlazars) June 23, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to condemn the attack.

The bombing of Air India Flight 182 shook our country to its core. The deadliest terrorist attack in Canada's history, the bombing killed all 329 people on board – including 280 Canadians. Today, we pause to remember them and all those whose lives were taken in acts of terror.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 23, 2023

Health Minister Adrian Dix will take part in an event today for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism at the Air India Memorial in Vancouver.

Similar events will be held in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

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