Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case: Report says police will make arrest soon as murder suspect has not left Canada – Gudstory

This has come to light quoting sources The Globe and MailAuthorities expect to arrest the suspects in the coming weeks, according to a Canadian newspaper published in five cities in western and central Canada.

According to a Canadian media report, three sources have revealed that the people suspected of being the attackers did not leave Canada after Nijjar was shot dead in Surrey. Instead, they have been under surveillance by law enforcement for several months.

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globe and mail The two sources also said the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are expected to make arrests and lay charges in the coming weeks, it was further reported.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurudwara in Surrey, Canada on June 18.

Relations between India and Canada have come under strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian territory earlier this year.

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According to unnamed sources, once charges are filed against the two individuals, law enforcement will reveal not only their involvement but also the role of the Indian government. The sources remain anonymous because they are not authorized to publicly discuss matters related to national security or police issues, as reported Earth,

The possible arrest of any alleged accomplices in the murder remains uncertain for the RCMP. At this time, there has been no official comment or response from the RCMP regarding the inquiry Earth Regarding the ongoing investigation and the possibility of imminent charges.

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Earlier, in September this year, Trudeau had alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist.

However, India rejected the allegations as “absurd and motivated” and responded with reciprocal action, expelling a Canadian diplomat following Ottawa’s request for a senior Indian diplomat to leave.

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New Delhi also halted visa services for Canada, but later decided to resume services for four categories after “reviewing the security situation”.

Justin Trudeau had also accused New Delhi of violating the Vienna Convention by “expelling” 40 diplomats as his country reached out to the former and other global partners to get to the bottom of the murder.

Earlier on December 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken for the first time on the allegation of Indian conspiracy to kill Khalistani terrorist on American soil.

in an interview with financial TimesPM Modi said, “If anyone gives us any information, we will definitely look into it.” The Prime Minister said, “If any of our citizens has done anything good or bad, we will look into it.” Ready to pay attention. Our commitment is to the rule of law.”

(With inputs from ANI)

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Published: 28 Dec 2023, 10:08 am IST