40 Years Since the Kanishka Bombing

You are cordially invited to attend a solemn and geopolitically contextual event marking 40 years since the bombing of Air India Flight 182—also known as the Kanishka bombing—which remains the largest act of terrorism in North America prior to 9/11.
RSVP Required: All attendees must register in advance and present a valid QR code to clear security at the National Press Club.
RSVP Link: tinyurl.com/kanishka1985

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Speakers:
 Sanjay Lazar – Victim of the bombing
 Puneet Singh Sahni – Khalistan Scholar
 Terry Milewski – Senior Canadian Journalist
 Moderator: Poonam Sharma – Journalist
Location:
The National Press Club
The Conference Room (13th Floor), 529 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20045
Event Overview:
On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 was destroyed mid-air by a bomb planted by the Khalistan terror group Babbar Khalsa, resulting in the tragic loss of 329 innocent lives, including 268 Canadian citizens. A second bomb intended for another Air India flight detonated prematurely at Narita Airport in Japan, killing two baggage handlers. This event will reflect on the enduring global impact of terrorism, honor those whose lives were lost, and recommit to the pursuit of peace and justice.