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India’s High Commissioner to Canada Rejects Allegations of Involvement in Sikh Leader’s Assassination Amidst Diplomatic Row

Vancouver, Canada — The diplomatic rift between Canada and India has deepened following allegations involving the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh leader, who was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, was recently expelled amid accusations from the Canadian government linking him to the murder. Verma and five other Indian diplomats were declared persona non grata last Monday, sharply escalating tensions …

Three Indian Nationals Charged in Murder of Sikh Separatist Leader in Canada Sparks Diplomatic Row

Toronto, Canada – Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged with the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, resulting in a significant diplomatic dispute between the two nations. Nijjar, 45, was fatally shot by masked gunmen in a Vancouver suburb last June, prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suggest India’s government may have been involved, sparking vehement denial from Delhi. The arrests of Karan Brar, Kamal Preet Singh, and Karan …

Canadian Documentary Investigates Death of Sikh Activist, Blocked by India

Vancouver, Canada – The recent airing of a Canadian documentary by the CBC has sparked controversy as India orders video sharing platforms to block access to the film. The documentary delves into the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh activist killed in Vancouver. The Canadian government suspects India’s involvement in the high-profile killing, leading to strained relations between the two countries. The documentary, titled “Contract to Kill,” sheds light on the shooting death …

Investigation Into Explosions and Fire Near Sikh Temple Ruled Out Arson, Cause Remains Unknown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Investigators in Sacramento County are working to determine the cause of explosions and a fire near a Sikh temple, ruling out arson as a possible cause. The incident occurred late January, when propane tanks caught fire, leading to multiple explosions that ignited nearby vehicles and a building in front of the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society along Bradshaw Road, south of Gerber Road. Although the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District confirmed that the fire …

Shocking Surveillance Video Captures Explosions at Sikh Temple in Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Surveillance video captured the moment when explosions shook a Sikh temple’s classroom building in Sacramento County. The incident occurred at the Gurdwara Sahib in West Sacramento, damaging the building and prompting an investigation. The video footage shows a series of explosions, followed by smoke billowing out from the building. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential hate crime, as it targeted a place of worship for the Sikh community. The temple’s …