Today in Focus Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India
Nov 18, 2024
Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian's South Asia correspondent, delves into the shocking assassination of Sikh activist Hadeep Singh Nijjar and its ramifications for Canada-India relations. She discusses Nijjar's life and the challenges he faced as a Khalistani advocate. The podcast reveals escalating diplomatic tensions, with serious allegations of India's involvement in the murder. Additionally, it explores India's rising global influence, the complexities of its relationship with Canada, and the delicate balance the U.S. must maintain amid these geopolitical shifts.
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Nijjar's Murder
- Hadeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader in Canada, was shot dead.
- Two masked gunmen were seen fleeing, leaving Nijjar dead at the scene.
Political Assassination
- Nijjar's killing was not believed to be a personal dispute.
- Instead, it was suspected to be an act of a foreign power that saw Nijjar as a terrorist.
Nijjar's Background
- Nijjar was a Canadian citizen but originally from India.
- He was involved in the Khalistan movement for an independent Sikh state, which is banned in India.