Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Who Was The Khalistani Terrorist Killed In Canada?

Canada has accused India of being involved in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which occurred in June 2023, leading to the expulsion of an Indian diplomat in Ottawa.

Here are 5 points on Hardeep Singh Nijjar:

• Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down on June 18, 2023, when he was fatally shot multiple times outside a Gurudwara in Surrey, Canada.
• Originally hailing from Bhar Singh Pura village in Jalandhar, Nijjar immigrated to Canada in 1997 and pursued a career as a plumber. He was a married man with two sons. Nijjar's association with Khalistan militancy extended over a significant period following his migration to Canada.

• He held a prominent position as the "mastermind" of the banned terrorist organization known as the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). Additionally, he was linked to the outlawed separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). In 2020, India designated him as a terrorist.
• Nijjar faced multiple allegations, including his alleged involvement in the 2007 explosion that resulted in six fatalities and around 40 injuries in Ludhiana, Punjab. He was also implicated in the assassination of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat President Rulda Singh in Patiala in 2009.
• Last July, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) offered a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for information leading to Nijjar's apprehension in connection with the murder of a Hindu priest in Jalandhar, Punjab. The NIA is also actively investigating recent attacks on Indian diplomatic missions in Canada, the UK, and the US.