Sikh group in Canada slams India over new report into 2023 activist killing

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 2, 2026 at 05:34 PM

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A Sikh group in Canada, the World Sikh Organization of Canada, has expressed concern over a report by The Globe and Mail alleging that Indian consular officials in Vancouver were involved in the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Canadian Sikh activist. According to the report, a visa officer at the Indian consulate in Vancouver allegedly provided information to assist in Nijjar's assassination. The information was reportedly given to an officer with India's external intelligence agency (RAW), who communicated with a criminal group known as the Bishnoi gang. The gang is accused of various crimes in Canada. India has denied any involvement, calling the allegations "baseless" and "politically motivated". The Sikh community is concerned about the implications for Canadian sovereignty and safety.

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Toronto 30% Punjab 40% Ministry of External Affairs (India) ×250% Periasamy Kumaran 50% Vancouver ×360% Bishnoi gang 60% The Globe and Mail ×360% RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) ×270% World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) ×270% Canada ×680% India ×780% Hardeep Singh Nijjar ×590%

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terrorism allegations 90% assassination plot 90% sikh community 80% sikh separatist 80% canada-india relations 70% india-pakistan relations 70% consular officials 60%