Canada Arrests Three Suspects in Sikh Separatist's Assassination Amid Diplomatic Tensions with India
The arrests relate to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a case intensifying scrutiny on alleged foreign governmental involvement.
- Canadian police charged three Indian nationals with the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, escalating a diplomatic crisis with India.
- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously accused India of involvement, a claim vehemently denied by New Delhi.
- The suspects, arrested in Edmonton, face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy, with further investigations ongoing.
- U.S. and Canadian officials have hinted at broader implications, including potential ties to other international crimes.
- The case has reignited concerns about the safety of Sikh activists abroad and the resurgence of separatist movements.