Diplomatic Crisis: Canada Expels Indian Diplomat Amidst Allegations in Khalistan Leader’s Death

On September 18, 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that India was involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and pro-Khalistan leader. Nijjar was shot and killed on June 18, 2023 outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, British Columbia.

Trudeau told Parliament that Canadian security agencies had “credible allegations” of a “potential link” between “agents of the government of India” and Nijjar’s murder. He did not provide any specific details about the allegations.

Canada also expelled an Indian diplomat from the country in connection with the case. The diplomat was identified as Balraj Singh, who was serving as the Consul General of India in Vancouver.

India has denied any involvement in Nijjar’s murder. The Indian government has said that the allegations are “baseless and unsubstantiated.”

The allegations of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s murder have raised tensions between Canada and India. The two countries have a long history of disagreements over the issue of Sikh separatism.

Nijjar was a supporter of the Khalistan movement, which seeks to create an independent Sikh homeland in the Punjab region of India. The Indian government has labeled the Khalistan movement as a terrorist organization.

The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the allegations of Indian involvement are a serious matter. The Canadian government has said that it is investigating the case and that it will take all necessary steps to protect its citizens.

It is important to note that the allegations against India are still under investigation and that India has denied any involvement in Nijjar’s murder.

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