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Over six months have passed since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the government of India of being involved in the fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan terrorist, in Surrey, British Columbia. Now, it appears that New Zealand, a key partner in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, is raising doubts about the evidence, or lack thereof, in this case.
Questioning the Evidence
During a three-day visit to New Delhi, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, expressed skepticism about the evidence provided by Canada regarding the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This incident, which occurred last June, led Trudeau to make allegations against India based on shared intelligence among the Five Eyes partners.
In an interview with the Indian Express on Tuesday, Peters questioned the absence of concrete evidence linking India to the killing. As a trained lawyer, he emphasized the importance of factual findings and critical information in such matters.
Five Eyes Alliance and the Nijjar Case
Following Trudeau’s accusations, US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen confirmed the existence of shared intelligence among the Five Eyes partners that supported Canada’s claims. However, Peters’ recent comments mark the first time a Five Eyes member openly questioned Canada’s allegations in the Nijjar case.
Australia had previously backed Canada’s stance on the matter, with its domestic spy chief expressing no doubts about the allegations made against India.
India’s Firm Denial
When initially confronted with Trudeau’s allegations, India vehemently denied any involvement in Nijjar’s killing, dismissing the claims as absurd and motivated. The strained relations between India and Canada that ensued led to visa suspensions and diplomatic withdrawals.
Despite Canada’s promise to share specific information with India, no such details have been provided, and investigations by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are ongoing.
Developments in the Investigation
Following Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder, designated as a terrorist in India, Canadian authorities have yet to make any arrests in the case. Recently, security footage emerged showing the assailants exiting a silver Toyota Camry outside Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey before fatally shooting Nijjar.
Witnesses described the harrowing scene, with one individual attempting to aid Nijjar while another chased the perpetrators as they fled in the car. The released documentary shed light on the events leading up to Nijjar’s tragic demise.
With ongoing investigations and international scrutiny, the truth behind Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing remains shrouded in mystery.
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