Al Jazeera Doc Links Indian Intelligence to Sikh Activist's Murder in Canada

Suneetha Malkani

Jul 17 2024

<div style=' background:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;font-family:Verdana;width:auto;padding:5px;max-height:100%;'><span><p>A new Al Jazeera documentary raises disturbing questions about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist shot dead in Vancouver last year. The documentary suggests Indian intelligence agencies may have been involved in his assassination.</p><p>Nijjar, a vocal advocate for Sikh rights, was gunned down in June 2023. Al Jazeera's report reveals he faced ongoing threats from Indian authorities prior to his death. The chilling footage of his ambush highlights the vulnerability of minorities, even in foreign countries.</p><p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau echoed suspicions of Indian involvement, aligning with the demands of protestors who rallied for justice in Vancouver. Jagmeet Singh, Nijjar's son and a Canadian MP, vowed to continue his father's fight and condemned the Indian government's efforts to silence dissent.</p><p>The documentary paints a picture of systematic intimidation and violence against minorities by Indian authorities, with Nijjar's case serving as a stark example. Despite calls from global leaders, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, justice for Nijjar remains elusive.</p><p>Adding to the controversy, it was revealed that Indian intelligence had branded Nijjar a "terrorist" before his killing. This highlights a broader Indian campaign to silence those who criticize the government. The involvement of Indian agencies in extrajudicial killings and harassment of pro-Khalistan Sikhs abroad has drawn international condemnation.&nbsp;</p><span></div>

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