India-Canada Relations Strained: Canada Accuses India of Collaborating with Gangster Bishnoi

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The diplomatic relationship between India and Canada has reached a critical point following the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani activist. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations against Indian agents, coupled with the involvement of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, have added layers of complexity to the situation. As both countries expel each other's diplomats, the future of their relationship remains uncertain amid rising tensions over the Khalistan movement and organized crime.

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00:00I've spoken directly with Prime Minister Modi, work with us to fix this.

00:10We don't want to be having this fight.

00:12The relationship between India and Canada has recently become strained,

00:17particularly following the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani activist in Canada.

00:23Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has publicly accused Indian agents

00:28of being involved in Nijjar's assassination, triggering a diplomatic standoff between the two nations.

00:35India has denied these claims, demanding evidence,

00:38while both countries have expelled each other's diplomats, heightening tension further.

00:44Compounding the issue is the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi, an infamous Indian gangster,

00:49whose gang has been linked to violent acts both in Canada and India.

00:55The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, RCMP, have accused Indian government agents

01:00of collaborating with Bishnoi gang to target pro-Khalistani activists,

01:05adding another layer of complexity to an already volatile situation.

01:10At the heart of these tensions lies the Khalistan movement,

01:14which advocates for a separate sovereign Sikh state in present-day Punjab, spanning both India and Pakistan.

01:22This movement began gaining momentum in the aftermath of India's partition in 1947,

01:29when many Sikhs felt their interests were overlooked in the predominantly Hindu nation.

01:35The Akali Dal, a Sikh political party, has historically supported this idea,

01:40pushing for a theocratic state of Khalistan.

01:43Though the movement has faced a major crackdown in India,

01:47following events like Operation Blue Star and Operation Black Thunder,

01:51it has continued to inspire part of Sikhs' diaspora,

01:55particularly in countries like Canada, the UK and Australia.

01:59For many Sikhs, the Khalistan movement represents a quest for justice and self-determination

02:06in the face of perceived marginalization within India.

02:11Conversely, the Indian government views the movement as a threat to national security,

02:17often associating it with terrorism and violent separatism.

02:21Over the years, India has invested heavily in countering Khalistani sympathies abroad,

02:27especially in nations with large Sikh populations.

02:31Canada, with its significant Sikh community, has become a focal point of this dynamic.

02:37The Sikh community in Canada has grown into a significant political force,

02:43which often support pro-Khalistani candidates,

02:46influencing local politics and contributing to the complexities of Indian-Canada relations.

02:52The recent accusations surrounding the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar

02:57have only deepened this divide,

02:59with Trudeau asserting that Canadian officials have attempted to collaborate with Indian on security issues,

03:05only to be met with denial and personal attack from Indian officials.

03:10India, on the other hand, insists that Canada has not taken sufficient measure

03:15to control pro-Khalistani activities within its borders.

03:19The Canadian government's allegations against India became more complex

03:24when the RCMP implicated the Lawrence-Bishnoi gang in targeting Khalistani supporters.

03:30This connection has added a criminal dimension to the political tension,

03:35with the RCMP accusing Indian agents of collaborating with Bishnoi gang

03:40to carry out violent acts and intimidate pro-Khalistani individuals within Canada.

03:45Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster currently incarcerated in India's Sabarmati Jail,

03:51has gained widespread notoriety for orchestrating violent acts,

03:56including the high-profile murder of Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in the year 2022

04:02and more recently the assassination of Baba Siddiqui, a former minister from Maharashtra.

04:08The Bishnoi gang's activities have expanded beyond India,

04:12establishing a presence within the Southern Asian community in Canada.

04:17The RCMP claims that the Bishnoi gang has been involved in collecting intelligence

04:23on members of the South Asian community in Canada, allegedly at the behest of Indian agents.

04:30This information is reportedly used to target and intimidate individuals supporting the Khalistani movement.

04:37Despite the seriousness of these allegations,

04:40Canada has not yet provided concrete evidence to back these claims,

04:44which has prompted India to reject the acquisition outright.

04:49The escalating tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue and organized crime

04:55leave many questions about the future of their relationship.

04:59As both nations remain entrenched in their positions,

05:03with each side demanding evidence and accountability in the path forward appear uncertain.

05:09While Canada has reiterated its commitment to investigating the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar,

05:15India continues to deny any involvement and urges Canada to clamp down on pro-Khalistani activities.

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India-Canada Relations Strained: Canada Accuses India of Collaborating with Gangster Bishnoi

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