- Mocha Bezirgan says he was physically assaulted and harassed by pro-Khalistan activists.
- The incident occurred while he was reporting at a Vancouver event.
- Bezirgan claims he was targeted due to his past coverage of Khalistan protests globally.
Investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged that he was physically assaulted by pro-Khalistan activists during a public event in Vancouver.
Bezirgan further claimed that one of the attackers has a history of harassing him online, and he believes this assault was a targeted act due to his investigative work on Khalistani activities in Canada, the UK, and the US.
‘Still Shaking’: Journalist Says He Was Attacked While Covering Khalistani Rally in Vancouver
Mocha Bezirgan, a Canadian investigative journalist known for his coverage of controversial movements, says he was physically assaulted by pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver. The incident happened while he was documenting a public event organized to honour individuals described as Khalistani “martyrs.”
Bezirgan alleges that several individuals aggressively approached him, blocked his way, and grabbed his phone, preventing him from filming. One of them, he noted, had a long history of online harassment against him, using dehumanizing language and threats.
He said the attack was an escalation of ongoing intimidation efforts, stemming from his refusal to be influenced by Khalistani factions. Bezirgan has reported extensively on the global Khalistan movement and its implications for security and diplomacy in Western nations.
The journalist posted video footage from the incident on X, where he appeared visibly shaken. He urged Canadian authorities to take such threats to press freedom seriously and protect journalists covering extremist groups.
This disturbing incident raises renewed concerns about journalist safety in democratic societies, especially when covering politically sensitive or extremist movements.
“They threatened me, got physical with me, and grabbed my phone out of my hand. I am still shaking.” — Mocha Bezirgan
