The United States has urged India to collaborate with Canada in the probeof the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to areport by ARY News. In response to questions from an ARY Newscorrespondent, State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller expressed theUnited States’ concerns about the current tensions between India andCanada. Miller emphasized that the accusations made by Canadian PrimeMinister Justin Trudeau are grave, underscoring the need for a thorough andimpartial investigation.
A senior Canadian government official revealed that Canada had closelycoordinated with the United States on intelligence related to potentialinvolvement of Indian agents in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar inBritish Columbia earlier in the year. The source indicated that Canadawould eventually share the evidence it possessed with the United States,but requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a strong statement, called uponIndia to cooperate with the investigation into the murder of the Sikhseparatist leader in British Columbia. Trudeau asserted that Ottawapossessed credible allegations linking Indian government agents to the Junemurder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. This revelationprovoked a sharp reaction from New Delhi.
The Canadian government has conducted an extensive months-longinvestigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amassing both humanand signals intelligence in the process. The situation remains highlysensitive, with international cooperation and transparency in theinvestigation being crucial to its resolution.
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In this context, the United States’ call for India to cooperate with Canadaunderscores the significance of diplomatic efforts in addressing thiscomplex and delicate issue. The cooperation between the United States,Canada, and India in uncovering the truth behind this tragic incident willundoubtedly be closely watched by the international community.
Ultimately, the pursuit of justice and the search for the truth regardingHardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder will require careful consideration,transparency, and cooperation among nations to ensure a fair and impartialinvestigation.
