‘They can kill us’: Fear and Sikh resilience in Canada city amid India spat Six months after Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s assassination, his community members face threats but say they’re not defeated. Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2023
Family of Sikh activist call for new UK investigation into his death Family of Avtar Singh Khanda, 35, say Home Office decision could allay fears of Sikhs in UK of being targeted by India The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
US lawyer allegedly targeted in Indian murder plot still receiving death threats Attempt to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American Sikh, was foiled by undercover law enforcement agents The Guardian - US · Dec 19, 2023
Trudeau says he went public with Sikh murder plot claims to ‘put a chill on India’ Trudeau says Sikh community in Canada was worried about safety and felt ‘they were vulnerable’ The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023
India denies U.S. news outlet’s report on Khalistan sympathisers MEA “strongly” denied that a written order was issued last April to deal with the threat of Khalistan sympathisers in the western countries The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023
A dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility The American allegation is one that has cast a dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility in terms of both covert capacity and public messaging, which must be addressed. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Indian police accused of harassing Sikh activist in UK before his sudden death Family of Avtar Khanda question UK authorities’ account that his death was reviewed by police and that there was no foul play The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
‘Plot to kill Pannun’: Why did Nikhil Gupta want to ‘finish the job’ before June 30? It has not been said out loud, but here it is in plain English: Nikhil Gupta is the one who has been chargesheeted in a court in New York, but it is actually India's external agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, and by extension, the national security establishment and the… Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2023
‘Acute embarrassment’, ‘India must come clean’: Editorials on alleged plot to assassinate Pannun In a story straight from a B-grade Bollywood movie, the US this week alleged that an Indian government official was involved in a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Newslaundry · Dec 1, 2023
Indian and Australian High Commissions in London host inaugural Indo-Pacific conference India, Australia, U.K. co-hosted 1st Indo-Pacific Conf. in London to address security issues, build resilience & enhance stability. High Commissions of India & Australia welcomed U.K.'s interest in the region. India's High Commissioner rejected allegations of govt. killing separatists & U.S. prosecutors unveiled charges against Indian national in attempted murder-for-hire… The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Alleged assassination plots in the U.S. and Canada signal a more assertive Indian foreign policy A recent indictment from the United States Department of Justice has alleged an Indian security official was involved in attempting to assassinate a U.S. and Canadian citizen in New York. The alleged target, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a leader in the Sikh separatist movement and has been involved in organizing… The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023
US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign of planned killings Law enforcement authorities say in court papers that the plot driven by a government official in India to assassinate a prominent Sikh separatist leader in New York City was meant to precede another killing in California and more assassinations in the U.S. and Canada The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
‘Contrary to government policy’: India responds to US assassination plot claims US justice department alleges Indian agent directed plot to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023
Did India order the murder of a US Sikh separatist? Here’s what we know A US Justice Department indictment suggests an Indian government official tried to mastermind the assassination. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 This is what Canada has been talking about, says Trudeau after U.S. charges Indian for plotting Sikh separatist's murder PM Trudeau: US indictment confirms Canada's allegations re Indian national's assassination attempt. Canada seeks India's cooperation to ensure safety and accountability. MEA: Canada gave space to anti-India elements, interference by Canadian diplomats unacceptable. Canada stands by its allegations, calls on India to engage in probe. India rejects Canada's attempt to…
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 U.S. indictment accuses Indian intelligence official of ‘masterminding plot’ to kill Pannun: 10 points Nijjar Killing | A 10-point list on what the US department of Justice indictment filed by the US Attorney Southern District of New York on Pannun assassination plot says
The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023 Trudeau says India must now take Canada’s murder allegations seriously after explosive US indictment Canadian prime minister says US indictment ‘underscores’ what Canada has been saying since beginning over international plots to kill Sikh separatists
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2023 US indictment adds weight to Trudeau’s accusations India behind killing of Sikh activist Document sheds new light on assassination that strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India
International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023 US Charges Indian Man With Plotting Hit On Sikh Separatist US prosecutors unveiled charges on Wednesday against an Indian national they say planned to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on US soil under the direction of an Indian official.
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023 US accuses unnamed Indian official of trying to assassinate New York-based Sikh separatist The case comes after the Canadian government alleged a similar conspiracy had happened there
WEKU · Nov 29, 2023 U.S. charges Indian national in alleged assassination plot of Sikh separatist in NYC According to the indictment, an Indian government employee recruited the defendant in May to orchestrate the plot, offering to secure the dismissal of a criminal case against him in India in return.
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023 US says Indian gov’t official directed plot to assassinate Sikh activist US federal prosecutors charge 52-year-old Indian man for alleged involvement in murder-for-hire conspiracy.
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2023 US accuses Indian agent of directing plot to assassinate American citizen Indictment released by DoJ also provides new evidence unnamed agent ordered murder of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 India seeks evidence to help Canada conclude investigation: Indian envoy Sanjay Verma India-Canada ties strained after PM Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India asked for specific evidence to help in the investigation but Canada has not been able to present any. Indian envoy Verma urged Ottawa to focus on convergence and send business…
The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023 Delhi police arrests sharpshooters of Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dalla’s gang Delhi Police arrest 5 members of Canada-based Arsh Dalla's gang, accused of planning to kill Punjabi singer Elly Mangat. The gang had links to banned terror outfit KTF and was wanted by NIA and Punjab police for murder, extortion, and running terror modules