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Canada has made a breakthrough in the investigation of the assassination of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. Authorities have arrested three Indian nationals suspected of being involved in the killing, which caused a diplomatic rift between Canada and India.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on the assassination had sparked tensions when he suggested possible Indian involvement. The suspects, identified as Karan Brar, Kamal Preet Singh, and Karan Preet Singh, have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The suspects lived in Alberta as non-permanent residents and are currently being investigated for possible ties to the government of India. Canadian authorities are working closely with Indian counterparts, although the collaboration has been described as challenging.
Nijjar, a prominent figure in the movement for an independent Sikh homeland, was shot dead in Surrey. The Khalistan movement advocates for a separate Sikh state within India’s Punjab region.
The arrests have brought some closure to Nijjar’s supporters, but questions still linger about the motives behind his assassination. The incident has strained relations between Canada and India, with accusations of interference and sovereignty violations on both sides.
As the investigation unfolds, the Canadian Sikh community hopes for transparency and justice. The arrests mark a significant development in the case, but the road to accountability is long and complex.