Overview
- 22-year-old Amandeep Singh, already detained on unrelated charges, faces accusations of first-degree murder and conspiracy.
- The arrests follow allegations of Indian government involvement, which New Delhi vehemently denies.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cited credible evidence linking India to the assassination, sparking a diplomatic crisis.
- The case has also brought scrutiny to Canada's immigration policies, particularly concerning international students.
- Nijjar, a prominent advocate for Sikh independence, was killed outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.