Four Accused in Nijjar Murder Remain in Canadian Custody Despite False Reports

The suspects face first-degree murder charges in the killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with their trial set to proceed in British Columbia Supreme Court.

All four suspects, Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Amandeep Singh, remain in custody under mandatory detention orders in Canada.
The accused face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia.
False reports from several Indian media outlets claimed the suspects had been released, but Canadian officials confirmed they remain detained.
The case has moved to the British Columbia Supreme Court, bypassing a preliminary inquiry, with the next court date scheduled for February 11, 2025.
The murder has strained India-Canada relations, following allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Indian government involvement, which India has denied as baseless.