The death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar has sparked a prolongedinvestigation by Canadian authorities, intensifying tensions with India, asreported by an international media outlet. This extensive inquiry delvedinto a variety of intelligence sources, encompassing both human and signalintelligence, including communications from Indian officials, eveninvolving diplomats within Canada. Notably, a portion of this intelligencedid not originate solely from Canada; some was contributed by anundisclosed ally within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance.
Amidst this diplomatic crisis, Canadian authorities shuttled back and forthto India, endeavoring to secure cooperation for the ongoing investigation.Nijjar, the victim, met a tragic end when he was brutally murdered outsidea Sikh temple in Surrey, B.C., Canada, on June 18. Prior to his death, theCanadian Security Intelligence Service had reportedly cautioned him aboutthe imminent risks to his safety.
In the midst of these developments, Jody Thomas, the Canadian NationalSecurity and Intelligence Adviser, embarked on visits to India during themonths of August and September.His last visit coincided with a tense encounter between Prime MinisterNarendra Modi and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Canadian sources haverevealed that when questioned privately, no Indian official denied theserious allegations central to this case, potentially indicating theinvolvement of Indian authorities in the assassination of a Canadiancitizen on Canadian soil.
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Speaking in New York after participating in the United Nations GeneralAssembly, Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the gravity of the decision tobring forth these charges in the House of Commons, emphasizing that it wasnot taken lightly. Canadian officials have yet to disclose the evidencethey possess, hinting that it may be revealed during potential legalproceedings in the near future.
