Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar whose killing triggered India-Canada tensions? Ottawa and New Delhi expel diplomats as tensions escalate over killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023
India expels Canadian diplomat in furious tit-for-tat after New Delhi accused of murdering Sikh leader ‘Canada has declared its deep concerns to the top intelligence and security officials of the Indian government’ The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
First Thing: Freed American condemns Iran for holding foreigners hostage Siamak Namazi was held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for nearly eight years before the $6bn prisoner swap on Monday. Plus, New York City’s $52bn plan to save itself from the sea The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
India expels Canadian diplomat in row over assassinated Sikh activist Canada has said there is ‘credible’ evidence Indian government may be behind shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
Who is Hardeep Singh Nijjar – Sikh separatist leader murdered in Canada Dubbed a ‘terrorist’ in India and a ‘prayer leader’ in Canada, Nijjar’s death is at the centre of worsening ties between two nations The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
What to know about the Sikh movement at the center of the tensions between India and Canada Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it probes possible link to Sikh's slaying. India rejects allegation Canada has expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations its government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist, an accusation that India rejected as “absurd.” The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Why has Canada accused Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities? Police say they have evidence of homicides, harassment and threats against Canadian Sikhs The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
‘Credible allegations’ link India to killing of Sikh leader, says Trudeau India rejects as ‘absurd’ allegation by PM that it was responsible for fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it investigates India's possible link to Sikh activist's slaying Canada is expelling a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls credible allegations that India’s government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Canada says Indian government could be behind fatal shooting of Canadian Sikh leader Trudeau said he had raised his concerns ‘personally and directly’ with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Canada investigates Indian government link to killing of Khalistani activist, expels Indian diplomat PM Trudeau has said that Canada is investigating possible Indian gov't links to KTF chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination in Canada; raised concerns with PM Modi at G-20; declared deep concerns to Indian gov't; urged cooperation in investigation; working closely with allies; urged Indo-Canadian community to remain calm. The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023
India expels senior Canadian diplomat in tit-for-tat row over Sikh activist's killing India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat a day after Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over allegations that India may have had links to the assassination of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
Canada expels Indian diplomat amid probe into exiled Sikh leader's murder Canada and India have expelled top diplomats from each other’s countries amid growing tensions over a Canadian investigation into the killing of a Sikh activist in British Columbia that Canada says may be linked to the Indian government – an accusation that India rejected as “absurd” on Tuesday. France 24 · Sep 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Canada says Indian government could be behind fatal shooting of Canadian Sikh leader in June Trudeau said he had raised his concerns ‘personally and directly’ with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023 Canada investigating possible link between India, killing of Sikh activist India dismisses allegations as ‘absurd’ as Trudeau calls for cooperation with probe into Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023 Sikh detainees appeal for the status of 'Quomi Shaheed' to Avtar Singh Khanda and Hardeep Singh Nijjar, mothers refute any violence in jail AMRITSAR: Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and other Sikh detainees held in Dibrugarh jail, Assam, have made an appeal to the Sikh community to bestow the status of "Quomi Shaheed" (community martyrs) upon Avtar Singh Khanda and Hardeep Singh Nijjar even as the relatives of the detainees have vehemently…
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023 Pro-Khalistan posters target diplomats over chief Nijjar’s killing The Ministry of External Affairs on July 4 summoned the High Commissioner of Canada Cameron MacKay and lodged a protest after campaigners for Khalistan put out posters targeting Indian diplomats in Canada. The top Canadian diplomat stationed in India was summoned after posters circulated online named two leading Indian diplomats stationed…
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023 Canada silent on NIA pleas on Khalistani elements Several requests from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for the extradition and deportation of terrorist operatives and pro-Khalistan elements, who are wanted for their alleged involvement in cases of terrorism, murder and other related offences, are pending with the Canadian authorities
The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023 ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital The HIndu Evening Wrap June 19, 2023: ED says Senthilbalaji is feigning illness, wants him back in custody on discharge from hospital
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Khalistani leader shot dead inside gurdwara in Canada The 46-year-old Sikh separatist was found shot dead inside a car
The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023 Wanted Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar gunned down in Canadian city Surrey Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead by two youths in the parking lot of a gurdwara in Canada.
Newslaundry · Feb 16, 2022 Punjab police is citing social media activity as evidence of charges under UAPA In 2016, Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal returned to Punjab from Canada, where he’d moved to with his parents a decade ago. He came back to get married. Two months after his wedding and weeks before the 32-year-old was to return to Canada, Dhaliwal was charged with violating the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…