Tensions between India and Canada over the assassination of secessionist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have taken a new turn after a group of “Indian” hackers temporarily disabled the official website of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Telegraph reported. According to reports, the website was hacked by “Indian Cyber Force”, which posted the screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) after shutting down the website.
The hacking group threatened a possible attack on Canadian cyberspace on September 21, warning: “Get ready to feel the power.” The next day, it expressed dissatisfaction with Justin Trudeau’s “allegations and anti-India policies.”
According to the head of media relations at the Ministry of Defense, Daniel Le Bouthillier, speaking to The globe and the mailThe disruption began around midday and was later resolved. Aside from a few Destop users, the site was inaccessible on most mobile devices. However, the top official said the brief hacking of their systems had no broader impact.
The hacked website is a separate entity from the Government of Canada and the National Defense Department’s public websites and internal networks. The Canadian Navy’s comprehensive boards, special command groups and aerospace operations – Canadian Forces – are currently investigating the matter.
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