Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on Friday that Canada had previously shared the credible allegations concerning the killing of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with the Indian government several weeks ago. Trudeau emphasized Canada's strong commitment to working collaboratively with India and expressed optimism for their involvement in finding a resolution to this issue.
Tensions between India and Canada increased recently when Trudeau raised the possibility of Indian agents being involved in Nijjar's death in British Columbia on June 18. India had previously labelled Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020. However, India quickly dismissed the allegations as unfounded and driven by ulterior motives. Consequently, a senior Canadian diplomat was expelled, mirroring Ottawa's previous expulsion of an Indian official connected to the incident.
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While Canada has not yet provided public evidence to support its claims, reports cite Canadian government sources, and suggest that Ottawa's assertions are based on credible sources such as human intelligence, signals intelligence, and information from the Five Eye network. It is important to note that this network includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, and serves as a collaborative intelligence alliance.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed his profound concern regarding the allegations presented by Prime Minister Trudeau. He stressed the significance of maintaining a strong partnership with Canadian counterparts in addressing this issue, highlighting the importance of India's cooperation in the investigation for the purpose of achieving accountability.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed his acknowledgement of the potential impact of this incident on India-US relations and conveyed that it is a matter of concern. He emphasized his commitment to upholding fundamental principles, irrespective of the country involved, and assured that he will collaborate closely with allies like Canada as they navigate their respective law enforcement and diplomatic processes.
