Canada accused India of using Lawrence Bishnoi gang against pro-Khalistani individuals

Shortly after India pull its diplomats from Canada, the Royal Canadian Mount Police (RCMP). Accus New Delhi of been directly involved Lawrence in “serious criminal activity” within Canada.

While Ottawa did not provide evidence to support its claims. It alleged that “agents” of the Indian government in Canada were collaborating with Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang to target pro-Khalistani individuals.

The allegations emerged while the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is being scrutinize by law enforcement in India. For its suspected role in the killing of former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Baba Siddique.

Speaking to the media late Monday night, the RCMP stated that its investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A Khalistani terrorist killed in Canada last year. Has uncovered alleged connections between the Indian government and violent acts in North America.

The press conference took place following Canada’s accusation that Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma and other diplomats were. “persons of interest” in the Nijjar murder investigation.

Impact on Diplomatic Relations

The Canadian government expelled six Indian diplomats. Citing their connection to the investigation into the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In retaliation, India recalled its chief envoy to Ottawa and expelled six Canadian diplomats.

The RCMP statement indicate that evidence. Suggests various entities in Canada and overseas have been utilize by agents of the Indian government to gather information. Some individuals and businesses were reportedly coerce or threatene into cooperating. With the collect information being used to target members of the South Asian community.

When asked about the targeting of the Sikh community, Brigitte Gauvin, Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP, stated that while the broader South Asian community is affect, pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada are a “specific target” of these groups.

Brigitte Gauvin stated, “From the RCMP’s perspective, organized crime elements are being used, particularly the Bishnoi Group, which we believe has connections to agents of the Indian government.” She noted that while India is targeting the South Asian community, pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada are a specific focus.

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Last year, Canada claimed there were credible allegations. Linking the Indian government to the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey. A charge India has dismissed as “absurd and baseless.”

After the RCMP press conference. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the media that “agents” of the Indian government. Are allegedly involved in jeopardizing public safety in Canada. In the ongoing investigation related to Nijjar’s murder. Trudeau accused the Indian government of “not cooperating” despite numerous requests for collaboration. Meanwhile, India has accused Canada of making “baseless” claims without providing any evidence.

Implications for Bilateral Relations

The diplomatic conflict between New Delhi and Ottawa began when Canada. Made serious allegations against the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats on Monday morning. In response, the Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong statement. Asserting that Canada had not provided any evidence of India’s involvement in Nijjar’s murder despite multiple requests. The statement also accused Trudeau of engaging in vote bank politics and failing to address separatist elements in Canada.

After accusing Indian diplomats, Canada found itself in a similar position by attempting to link the Indian government to Nijjar’s assassination without any evidence. Many criticized Justin Trudeau’s government for not supporting their claims with proof when they associated senior Indian diplomats with the investigation into the murder of a Khalistani terrorist Lawrence.

Canada-based journalist Daniel Bordman commented on X, stating, “Justin Trudeau once again fails to provide compelling evidence to the public after escalating tensions with India. Diplomats have been expelled, and we’re still in the ‘trust me bro’ phase. This could cost Canada billions in trade, all to appease Jagmeet and the Khalistani ministers.”

In response to the situation, Michael Kugelman, Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center, remarked, “Canada’s release of this statement is a significant development, as it’s rare for Ottawa to publicly share details about its allegations against Delhi. The absence of evidence in the public domain is something Delhi has frequently pointed to in its ongoing rejection of Ottawa’s claims.”

India expelled six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Hebert, and First Secretaries Marie Catherine Joly, Lan Ross David Trites, Adam James Chuipka, and Paula Orjuela. They have been given time till October 19 to leave India.

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