Who has been designated as an 'individual terrorist' by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs

Identify the person designated as an 'individual terrorist' by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, who is based in Canada.
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has designated Jaspal Atwal as an 'individual terrorist'. Here are some points about Jaspal Atwal and his background:
  • Jaspal Atwal is a Canadian citizen of Indian origin based in Canada.
  • He was a former member of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), a banned terrorist organization in India.
  • Atwal was convicted of attempted murder in Canada in 1986 for an attack on a visiting Indian minister during his visit to Vancouver.
  • He was also involved in other violent activities during the 1980s in Canada.
  • Although Atwal was granted a Visa to India in 2017 under the previous government, his designation as an 'individual terrorist' by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs brought attention to his past associations and actions.
  • This designation implies that Atwal is considered a threat to India's security and linked to terrorist activities.
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