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Hardeep Singh Nijjar Shooters Arrest:  Canadian law enforcement agencies on Friday arrested the members of a hit squad, allegedly linked to the murder of the pro-Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) said on Friday. The suspects were identified some months ago, however, the agencies were keeping a close watch on them, the broadcaster claimed quoting sources in its report.

The arrested suspects have allegedly played different roles, shooters, drivers and spotters in the plan which led to the killing of the dreaded Khalistani terrorists at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, the report said.

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According to documents submitted in a Surrey court on Friday, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Karan Brar are accused of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the Nijjar case. These charges have not yet been proven in court, said the CBC report.

Nijjar was shot dead by unknown assailants in June 2023

Nijjar, a pro-Khalistani terrorist, and head of the banned outfit Khalistan Tiger Force was shot dead outside a Gurudwara parking in Canada's Surrey on June 18 last year. The KTF chief was inside his truck when a white sedan approached and blocked his way outside the Gurudwara parking, in which the shooters were allegedly sitting.

Canada levelled serious allegations against Indian govt

Following his killing, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the hand of the Indian government and agencies, a claim which remains unfounded and evidence-less, however, the Indian government has called the allegations baseless.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during a parliamentary address, alleged a "potential" role of Indian agents in Nijjar’s murder on June 18. India swiftly rejected these claims as 'absurd' and 'politically motivated'.

Amidst the growing tension, both countries expelled several diplomats. India also temporarily stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens and urged Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in India. Consequently, Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and their families from India.