Kanishka bombing one of worst acts of terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi: The 1985 bombing of 'Kanishka' flight is one of the "worst" acts of terrorism in history, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday.

His comments recalling the bombing on its 39th anniversary came amid strain in ties between India and Canada over increasing activities of Khalistani extremists from Canadian soil. The bombing of the Montreal-New Delhi Air India Flight 182 was blamed on Sikh militants in retaliation to the 'Operation Bluestar'.

The external affairs minister said the anniversary of the bombing is a reminder why terrorism should never be tolerated.

"Today marks the 39th anniversary of one of the worst acts of terrorism in history," Jaishankar said on X.

"Pay my homage to the memory of the 329 victims of AI 182 'Kanishka' who were killed this day in 1985. My thoughts are with their families," he said.