Today, Explained Murder, Canada Wrote
Sep 25, 2023
Irfan Nooruddin, a Georgetown University professor specializing in Indian politics, discusses the shocking murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader, and its impact on Canada-India relations. The episode delves into the allegations against India, the complex identity of Nijjar, and the reaction from the Sikh community in Canada. Nooruddin also addresses the domestic political pressures in Canada driving Prime Minister Trudeau's bold accusations and the broader implications for Sikh separatism and international diplomacy.
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The Assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar, president of a Sikh temple, was shot and killed in the parking lot on June 18th.
- The gunmen escaped, and police treated it as a targeted attack.
Conflicting Narratives of Nijjar
- Nijjar was a respected community leader and advocate for Khalistan, a separate Sikh state in India.
- India, however, considered him a terrorist and had issued an arrest warrant for him.
Trudeau's Accusation and the Evidence
- Trudeau's accusation was based on intelligence shared with allies, including intercepted communications of Indian diplomats.
- This communication linked the Indian government to Nijjar's murder.