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British Columbia Premier David Eby is taking a no-nonsense stand against alleged criminal networks by calling on the prime minister to label the India-based Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization. Critics may roll their eyes, but this move signals a decisive shift toward tougher measures against extortion-linked crime.
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