Canada collaborated closely with the United States regarding intelligence suggesting potential involvement of Indian agents in the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June, according to a senior Canadian government source. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that domestic intelligence agencies were actively pursuing credible allegations linking New Delhi’s agents to the shooting. The evidence at Canada’s disposal will be shared in due course, said an anonymous official. Trudeau emphasized the significance of the case in international law and urged the Indian government to cooperate fully with Canada’s investigation. The Indian government dismissed Trudeau’s claims as absurd and responded by expelling a Canadian diplomat. The dispute further strains diplomatic relations, which have been deteriorating due to Indian dissatisfaction with Sikh separatist activity in Canada. The United States expressed support for Canada’s investigation. Some individuals, including opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, are demanding that Trudeau provide the evidence held by the government. The conflict has resulted in the suspension of trade talks and the cancellation of a major trade mission by Canada. India has long been displeased with Sikh separatist activity in Canada and designated Nijjar as a “terrorist” in 2020 due to his advocacy for an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, India.
Canada, US worked closely on possible India link to Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing
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