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A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals charged with the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. 

Canadian court grants bail to four Indians accused in Nijjar murder case

A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals charged with the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;

In a significant development, four Indian nationals charged in the 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Khalistani leader, have been granted bail by a Canadian court. The accused&mdash;Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh&mdash;were initially arrested on charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The case has now been moved to the British Columbia Supreme Court, with the next hearing scheduled for February 11. According to the reports, there have been delays in presenting evidence by the prosecution during preliminary hearings, which critics argue could undermine Canada&rsquo;s stance on the matter. These delays, combined with the lack of substantial evidence, have raised questions about the progress of the case.
Court documents reviewed by India Today revealed that all four accused were released under a "stay of proceedings" while awaiting trial. The status of the defendants was marked as 'N' in court records, suggesting that they are not currently in custody and could be released under specific conditions.
The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was designated a terrorist by India&rsquo;s National Investigation Agency in 2020, has strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Nijjar was killed outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, Canada, in June 2023.
Canadian authorities arrested Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22) in May 2023, with Amandeep Singh (22) arrested shortly after. The reports indicate that tensions escalated further when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a statement in Parliament suggesting "credible allegations" linking India to the killing. India strongly denied these claims, calling them politically motivated and accusing Canada of providing space for extremist elements.

Jaiswal said the two countries are currently engaged in discussions on issues such as the activities of pro-Khalistan elements and threats against Indian diplomats in Canada.

'Political interests at work': India's stern response to Canada 

Jaiswal said the two countries are currently engaged in discussions on issues such as the activities of pro-Khalistan elements and threats against Indian diplomats in Canada.

India on Thursday said Canada has informed it about the arrest of three Indian citizens in the case of killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar but it has not provided any "specific" evidence or information in the matter yet.
"Let me first make it clear that no specific or relevant evidence or information has been shared by the Canadian authorities till date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"You will therefore understand our view that the matter is being pre-judged," he said at his weekly media briefing.
Last week, Canadian authorities charged three Indian nationals with the murder of Nijjar. It is reported that they entered Canada on student visas.
"Obviously, there are political interests at work. We have long maintained that separatists, extremists and those advocating violence have been given political space in Canada," Jaiswal said.
"Our diplomats have been threatened with impunity and obstructed in their performance of duties," he said.
"We have also pointed to the Canadian authorities that figures associated with organized crime with links with India have been allowed entry and residency in Canada," he said.
Jaiswal said the two countries are currently engaged in discussions on issues such as the activities of pro-Khalistan elements and threats against Indian diplomats in Canada.
He said many of India's extradition requests are pending with Canada.
"We are having discussions at the diplomatic level on all these matters," he said.
India Tuesday hit out at Canada for providing "safe haven" and political space to criminal and "secessionist" elements, in a sharp reaction to pro-Khalistan elements displaying an effigy of the Indian prime minister in an offensive manner at a parade in Ontario's Malton area.
India also accused Canada of allowing "celebration and glorification" of violence and expressed concerns over the security of Indian diplomats in that country and that it expects Ottawa to ensure that they are able to carry out their responsibilities without fear.
India's strong reaction came two days after the 'Nagar Kirtan' parade in Malton displayed a "float" that contained an effigy of the Indian prime minister reportedly within a cage.
The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar.
New Delhi rejected Trudeau's charges as "absurd".
Last week, Canadian authorities arrested Karan Brar (22), Kamalpreet Singh (22) and Karanpreet Singh (28).
Days after Trudeau's allegations in September last, India asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country to ensure parity.
Subsequently, Canada withdrew 41 diplomats and their family members from India.
India has been asserting that its "core issue" with Canada remained that of the space given to separatists, terrorists and anti-India elements in that country.&nbsp;

Trudeau expressed staunch assurance to the Sikh community in the country, saying that the government is always there to protect their rights and freedom at all costs.

'Khalistan zindabad' slogans raised at PM Justin Trudeau's address in Toronto  

Trudeau expressed staunch assurance to the Sikh community in the country, saying that the government is always there to protect their rights and freedom at all costs.

Pro-Khalistan slogans were raised when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was addressing a gathering during a Khalsa parade in Toronto.
In his remarks on Sunday, Trudeau expressed staunch assurance to the Sikh community in the country, saying that the government is always there to protect their rights and freedom at all costs.
"We have to remember and get reminded on days such as this and every day, that Sikh values are Canadian values. Truth, justice, openness, compassion, service, human rights. These are the values at the heart of Sikhism. These are the values of the heart of Sikh Canadian communities. But they&rsquo;re also values at the heart of all Canadians,&rdquo; Trudeau said as Khalistan Zindabad slogans filled in air.
The rally was also attended by his rival Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative Party and Jagmeet Singh of the New Democratic Party (NDP) also attended the rally.

A Hindu temple in United States' California has been defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti.

Temple vandalised in California with pro-Khalistan slogans

A Hindu temple in United States' California has been defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti.

A Hindu temple in United States' California has been defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti. The incident at the Sherawali temple in Hayward comes just weeks after the Swaminarayan temple in California's Newark was defaced with anti-India graffiti.
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) posted a photo of the defaced Sherawali temple board on X.
"Another Bay Area Hindu temple attacked with pro-Khalistan graffiti. The Vijay's Sherawali Temple in Hayward, CA sustained a copycat defacement just two weeks after the Swaminarayan Mandir attack and one week after a theft at the Shiv Durga temple in the same area. HAF is in touch with temple leaders and in contact with the police," HAF said in the post.
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The Swaminarayan Temple in Newark was defaced on December 23.&nbsp;
US officials had condemned the vandalism and welcomed efforts by the police to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
"We condemn the vandalism of Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple in California. We welcome efforts by the Newark Police Department to ensure that those responsible are held accountable," the US State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs said in a post on social media platform X.

The MHA said that Landa was closely associated with Canada-based pro-Khalistan elements, including deceased Khalistan Tiger Force leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh Landa declared terrorist by India

The MHA said that Landa was closely associated with Canada-based pro-Khalistan elements, including deceased Khalistan Tiger Force leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

Canada-based gangster and Babbar Khalsa International leader Lakhbir Singh Landa has been declared as an &ldquo;individual terrorist&rdquo; by India under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
In a notification, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that Landa was the mastermind behind the rocket-propelled grenade attack at the Punjab Police intelligence headquarters in Mohali in May last year.
&ldquo;Lakhbir Singh alias Landa, backed by cross border agency, was involved in the terror attack through shoulder mounted Rocket Propelled Grenade on the building of Punjab State Intelligence Headquarter at Mohali. He has been involved in supply of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), arms, sophisticated weapons, explosives from across the border to various modules for carrying out terrorist activities in Punjab,&rdquo; the notification said.
It also said that Landa was also closely associated with Canada-based pro-Khalistan elements, including deceased Khalistan Tiger Force leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Landa, who is originally from Punjab&rsquo;s Tarn Taran district, is currently based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

The police said that the house involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes, however, no one was injured in the incident.

Shots fired at house of temple priest's son in Canada, probe on

The police said that the house involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes, however, no one was injured in the incident. 

The police said that the house involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes, however, no one was injured in the incident.

Shots were fired at the residence of an Indian-origin man in Canada's Surrey. Following this, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has been investigating the incident.
The firing happened on Wednesday (December 27) in the early morning at the residence of the son of Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, in Surrey.
According to the Police no one was injured during the incident.
&nbsp;the residence involved sustained damage consistent with bullet holes.
&nbsp;the officers are working to determine the motive of this incident, adding that the identities of the perpetrators are not known yet.
The Surrey Police have not confirmed any link of the attack to recent threats recieved by the Laxhmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey.
Earlier in November, India-origin Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya shared a purported video of Pro Khalistani supporters in Surrey claiming they want to create trouble at the Hindu Laxmi Narayan Mandir there.

New Zealand: three Khalistani supporters sentenced for attempted murder of Sikh radio host

Sukhpreet Singh was found guilty of being an accessory, Sarvjeet Sidhu pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Third accused has been given one of the longest possible prison sentences for the crime, as per reports.

In a case of religious fanaticism, three Indian-origin men in New Zealand have been sentenced for the attempted murder of a popular Auckland-based Sikh radio host who was vocal against the ideology of Khalistan.
The attack occurred on December 23, 2020, when Harnek Singh was ambushed by a group of religious extremists in his driveway. He suffered over 40 stab wounds and required more than 350 stitches and multiple surgeries to recover, the Australia Today website reported.
Sukhpreet Singh, 44-year-old, was found guilty of being an accessory, and Sarvjeet Sidhu, 27-year-old, pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
The third man, a 48-year-old Auckland resident, has been given one of the longest possible prison sentences for the crime, the New Zealand Herald newspaper reported.
During a hearing on November 28, a judge noted that community protection and a strong message of deterrence were both necessary for the highly unusual case, it reported.
The third defendant, who continues to have interim name suppression, was not present when the attack occurred. The court was told that he harboured a years-long resentment against Harnek as he was vocal against Khalistan, Australia Today reported.
He planned the &ldquo;hit&rdquo; and used his charismatic influence over others to recruit henchmen to do his bidding, the judge said.
&ldquo;It bears all the hallmarks of religious fanaticism,&rdquo; Woolford said of the motivation for the attack. &ldquo;Violence of this kind is committed to what is perceived as the furtherance of the greater good..." &ldquo;Sentencing in this context requires a different approach. The emphasis must be placed on protecting the community from further violence and it is essential to send a strong message of deterrence to others.&rdquo; A sentence of 13-and-a-half years was imposed, with a minimum period of imprisonment of nine years before he can begin applying for parole, the Herald reported.
The maximum sentence for attempted murder is 14 years. The only reason the defendant did not receive the full maximum sentence was that he deserved a six-month credit for the time he spent on electronically monitored bail while awaiting his lengthy trial in September and October, the judge said.
Harnek did not attend the hearing but wrote a victim impact statement that was read aloud by prosecutors.
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&ldquo;My family faces fear each day when the sun goes down,&rdquo; he said.
Addressing the defendants directly, he said: &ldquo;You came to kill me. ...You tried to silence me. You wanted to send a chilling message to all those who express their disagreement with your unorthodox religious views. But you failed. ...I will continue to express my opinions and beliefs as I always have."

US prosecutors said Nikhil Gupta agreed to the foiled assassination plot after being assured that a criminal case against him in Gujarat would be dismissed.

Indian man agreed to murder plot to get relief in Gujarat case: US prosecutors

US prosecutors said Nikhil Gupta agreed to the foiled assassination plot after being assured that a criminal case against him in Gujarat would be dismissed.

An Indian national, charged in connection with a plan to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil, agreed to the plot after being assured that a criminal case against him in Gujarat would be dismissed, federal prosecutors here have alleged.
Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire in connection with his participation in a foiled plot to assassinate a US citizen in New York City, according to a superseding indictment unsealed Wednesday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
While the indictment does not name the US citizen who was the target of the assassination plot, The Financial Times, citing unnamed sources, last week reported that US authorities thwarted a plot to assassinate banned Sikhs for Justice&rsquo;s Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and issued a warning to the Indian government over concerns it was involved in the plot.
In the indictment, prosecutors outline how Gupta agreed to the plot after being assured that a criminal case against him in Gujarat would be dismissed.
"Beginning in or about early May 2023, in a series of telephonic and electronic communications between CC-1 and Gupta over encrypted applications, CC-1 asked Gupta to arrange the murder of the Victim in exchange for CC-1's assistance in securing the dismissal of a criminal case against Gupta in India. Gupta agreed to orchestrate the assassination. In addition to their electronic communications, Gupta also met CC-1 in person in New Delhi in furtherance of the plot,&rdquo; the indictment said.
Prosecutors have said that CC-1 is an &ldquo;Indian government employee&rdquo; who directed the plot from India to assassinate on US soil &ldquo;an attorney and political activist who is a US citizen of Indian-origin residing in New York City," described as &ldquo;the victim&rdquo; in the indictment.
&ldquo;On or about May 6, 2023, at the outset of their conversation over a particular encrypted messaging application, CC-1 wrote Gupta: "This is (CC-1)... Save my name as (CC- 1 Alias)." Gupta saved the telephone number on Gupta&rsquo;s phone under an alias for CC-1. A few minutes later, CC-1 messaged Gupta that CC-1 had a "target in New York" and another target in &ldquo;California&rdquo;, the indictment said.
The indictment added that around "May 12, 2023, CC-1 notified Gupta that his criminal case "has already been taken care of," and that "nobody from Gujrat police is calling." On or about May 23, 2023, CC-1 again assured Gupta that CC-1 had "spoke[n] with the boss about your Gujarat (case)," that it was "all clear," and "nobody will ever bother you again." CC-1 further offered to arrange a meeting between Gupta and a "DCP," which is an acronym used in India for Deputy Commissioner of Police.&rdquo; &ldquo;Following CC-1 's assurances, GUPTA pressed forward to arrange the murder,&rdquo; the indictment said.
The murder-for-hire charge against Gupta carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
The indictment said that at CC-1&rsquo;s direction, Gupta contacted an individual whom he believed to be a criminal associate, but who was in fact a confidential source working with the DEA for assistance in contracting a hitman to murder the Victim in New York City.
The confidential source introduced Gupta to a purported hitman, who was in fact a DEA undercover officer.
CC-1 subsequently agreed in dealings brokered by Gupta to pay the undercover officer USD 100,000 to murder the Victim. Around June 9, 2023, CC-1 and Gupta arranged for an associate to deliver USD 15,000 in cash to the undercover officer as an advance payment for the murder. CC-1&rsquo;s associate then delivered the $15,000 to the undercover officer in Manhattan.
Gupta, described as an &ldquo;international narcotics trafficker&rdquo; was arrested in the Czech Republic at the request of the United States in June 2023 in connection with his participation in the plot.

India has formed a high-level committee to probe allegation of plotting murder of a Khalistani leader on US soil.

India forms panel to probe allegations of plot to kill Sikh extremist on US soil

India has formed a high-level committee to probe allegation of plotting the murder of a Khalistani leader on US soil.

India has constituted a high-level inquiry committee to probe allegations relating to a conspiracy to kill a Sikh extremist on American soil.
The Financial Times, citing unnamed sources, last week reported that US authorities thwarted a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and issued a warning to the Indian government over concerns it was involved in the plot.
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Wednesday that India constituted a high-level inquiry committee on November 18 to look into all the relevant aspects of the matter.
Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen, is wanted by Indian probe agencies on various terror charges.
"We have already said that during the course of discussions with the US on bilateral security cooperation, the US side shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organised criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others," Bagchi said.
"We had also indicated that India takes such inputs seriously since they impinge on our national security interests as well, and relevant departments were already examining the issue," he said.
"In this context, it is informed that on November 18, the Government of India constituted a high-level Enquiry Committee to look into all the relevant aspects of the matter," he added.
Bagchi said India will take necessary follow-up action based on the findings of the committee.
The FT report came weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a Vancouver suburb in June.
Following the report, Bagchi on November 22 said the US side shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organised criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others.
He said the inputs are a "cause of concern" for both countries and they decided to take necessary follow-up action.

India's Ambassador to the US was heckled by a group of Khalistan supporters during his visit to a gurdwara in New York

Caught on camera: Khalistan supporters heckle Indian envoy in New York gurdwara

India's Ambassador to the US was heckled by a group of Khalistan supporters during his visit to a gurdwara in New York

India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, was heckled by Khalistan supporters inside a gurdwara in New York on Sunday.&nbsp;
Sandhu was visiting the gurdwara on the occasion of Guru Purab when a group of people started accusing India of killing Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. They also said that India was conspiring to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.&nbsp;
A purported video of the incident was tweeted by BJP's national spokesperson RP Singh.&nbsp;
'Khalistanies tried to heckle Indian Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS &nbsp;with basless Questions for his role in the failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant, (SFJ) and Khalistan Referendum campaign. Himmat Singh who led the pro-Khalistanies at Hicksville Gurdwara in New York also accused ambassador Sandhu for India&rsquo;s role in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was President of Surrey Gurdwara and the coordinator for the Canadian Chapter of the Khalistan Referendum,' Singh tweeted

Financial Times has reported that the US issued a warning to India after it was alerted to a plan of assassinating a Khalistani leader on American soil

Plot to kill Khalistani leader on American soil, US prosecutors file court case: Financial Times

Financial Times has reported that the US issued a warning to India after it was alerted to a plan of assassinating a Khalistani leader on American soil

US prosecutors have reportedly submitted a sealed document in court against at least 'one perpetrator' for allegedly plotting to kill a Khalistani leader on American soil. Financial Times reported that an indictment has been filed in a New York district court.&nbsp;
The report added that US officials had also issued a warning to India in June over concerns of its involvement in the plot.&nbsp;
US Department of Justice is contemplating whether to unseal the document and make the allegations public or wait until Canada finishes its investigation into the murder of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.&nbsp;
The Financial Times report quoted 'people familiar with the proceedings' as saying that one person charged in the indictment is believed to have left the US.&nbsp;

US warned India against plot to kill Khalistan leader on American soil: Financial Times

US authorities have reportedly foiled a conspiracy to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on American soil. Financial Times reported on November 22 that US officials had also issued a warning to the Indian government over concerns of its involvement in the plot.&nbsp;
Quoting 'multiple people familiar with the case', Financial Times said that the target of the plot of was Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American and Canadian citizen who has been pushing for an independent state of Khalistan through his organisation Sikhs for Justice.&nbsp;
According to the news outlet, US issued a warning to India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in June

A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

Sikh businessman's car shot at, vandalised by Khalistan supporters in UK

A Sikh businessman in UK has claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by Khalistan supporters.

A Sikh restaurant owner, who earlier received threats from Khalistani elements for being vocal against them, has now claimed that his car was shot at and vandalised by the extremists in West London.
A video posted on X by Insightuk2, which describes itself as a social movement of British Hindus and Indians, claimed that some unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the car of Harman Singh Kapoor, adding that his family has been subjected to constant threats of violence and rape by alleged Khalistan supporters.
However, there has been no formal statement from the UK police on these claims.
Notably, the claims came to the fore on the very day elements from outside Scotland deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organised for the Indian High Commissioner, Vikram Doraiswami.
&ldquo;They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival,&rdquo; India&rsquo;s High Commission to UK said in a statement.
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The killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was caught on the security camera of the gurdwara outside which he was killed, The Washington Post reported

Hardeep Nijjar's killing caught on CCTV, 6 people involved: Washington Post report

The killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was caught on the security camera of the gurdwara outside which he was killed, The Washington Post reported

The Washington Post has reported that the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada's surrey was caught on CCTV and the footage shows that at least 6 people with 2 cars were involved. The American news outlet wrote that the accounts of the witnesses it spoke to 'suggest a larger and more organized operation than has previously been reported.'
The Washington Post reported that a 90-second recording of the video reviewed by it starts with Nijjar&rsquo;s grey truck pulling out of the gurdwara's parking space and a white sedan appearing in an adjacent lot and then pulling up to the truck. The two vehicles are initially separated by a walkway and then the truck enters the sedan's lane.&nbsp;
The white sedan then pulls up in front of Nijjar's truck to block its exit from the parking lot.&nbsp;
The Washington Post further reported that 'two men in hooded sweatshirts emerge from under a covered waiting area and move toward the truck.'
The video then shows the two men pointing firearms at the driver&rsquo;s seat. The sedan exits the parking lot and drives out of view with the two men running in the same direction.
&nbsp;

Canada to cut down on staff presence at High Commission in Delhi: reports

There is no clarity yet on how many of the Canadian diplomats would be leaving India in the 'sizing down' exercise that will be carried out: report

Canada High Commission in India has decided to temporarily adjust its staff presence in the country, highlighting significant staff number differences between the two nations amid a diplomatic row, India Today reported on Saturday.
The development comes after the Ministry of External Affairs on September 21 asked Canada to downsize its number of diplomats to achieve parity in numbers between both missions.&nbsp;
The High Commission of Canada in a statement remarked, &ldquo;Due to recent events and out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily adjusting our staff presence in India. All our locations will continue operations with diplomats and locally-engaged staff to ensure uninterrupted business and operational continuity.&rdquo;
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Aide of Khalistani leader Arsh Dalla has been killed in Canada in gang war, according to media reports

Aide of Khalistani leader killed in Canada gang war: reports

Aide of Khalistani leader killed in Canada gang war: reports
Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke killed Canada: reports
Duneke associated with Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla: reports

Aide of Khalistani leader Arsh Dalla has been killed in Canada in gang war, according to media reports

Punjab gangster Sukha Duneke has been killed in Canada's Winnipeg in a gang war, according to multiple media reports.&nbsp;
Duneke was believed to be associated with Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla.&nbsp;
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between India and Canada due to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.&nbsp;
The killing of the Canada-based gangster, who had at least 18 cases against him including those for murder, attempt to murder and robbery, took place on Wednesday night Canada time, the sources said.
Hailing from Duneke Kalan village in Punjab's Moga district, the gangster fled to Canada in December 2017, official sources said.
An active member of the Davinder Bambiha gang, Duneke was closely associated with Canada-based gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla, gangster Lucky Patial, Malaysia-based gangster Jackpal Singh alias Lali and other criminals.
The dreaded gangster was managing the activities of the gang from foreign soil and was also involved in running an extortion racket targeted killings of rival gang members in Punjab and neighbouring areas through his local contacts and managing the network of his foreign-based associates, the sources said.
In the last few months, the number of extortion calls made by Duneke had increased considerably in Punjab and neighbouring areas, they added.
In January, two of Duneke's associates -- Kulwinder Singh alias Kinda and Paramjeet Singh Pamma -- were arrested by the counter-intelligence wing (Bathinda) and three pistols and cartridges seized from their possession.
The two men were part of the extortion racket run by Duneke.
After his father died in 1990, Duneke got a peon's job at the Moga deputy commissioner's office on compassionate ground. During the eight years he continued with the job, he became addicted to drugs, the sources said.
A lookout circular was issued against Duneke in 2022.
His name had also figured in connection with the killing of international kabaddi player Sandeep Nangal Ambian in March last year. He was accused of arranging the shooters for the killing.
Duneke's name also cropped up following the killing of two rival gang members -- Manpreet Singh and Vicky Singh -- by the shooters of the Bambiha gang in January 2022.
(with PTI inputs)

Khalistani insurgent Sukhdool Singh was killed in a gang-related incident in Canada.

Who was Sukhdool Singh, Khalistani killed in Canada gang violence?

Khalistani insurgent Sukhdool Singh was killed in a gang-related incident in Canada.

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Being on India&rsquo;s wanted list, the Moga resident fled India in 2017 using fake documents. India&rsquo;s National Investigation Agency had sought the pro-Khalistani ever since.
Singh, who was otherwise known as Sukha Duneke, had seven cases registered against him, NDTV reported citing Indian records.
Tensions between Canada and India have escalated over the killing of a pro-Khalistani in June.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country was investigating credible allegations that Indian government agents were connected to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but India has rejected the allegations as absurd.
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India has frequently asked Ottawa to restrict the Khalistani movement, which has diminishing support in India. However, Khalistani outfits have had a growing popularity overseas, including US, UK and Canada.
(With AP inputs)

In 2023, 3 Khalistani terrorists were killed in just over a month. Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Singh Khanda died in June while Paramjit Singh Panjwar was killed in May

From Hardeep Singh Nijjar to Harmeet Singh: timeline of Khalistani leaders killed abroad

In 2023, 3 Khalistani terrorists were killed in just over a month. Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Singh Khanda died in June while Paramjit Singh Panjwar was killed in May

Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Canada's Surrey on June 18. Nijjar was the chief of Khalistan Tiger Force and was declared a terrorist by India in 2020.&nbsp;
Just a few days before Nijjar's killing, Khalistan leader Avtar Singh Khanda died in UK's Birmingham on June 15. Khanda was suffering from cancer but his supporters alleged that the chief of the Khalistan Liberation Force had been poisoned. Khanda was the handler of Amritpal Singh and led the Khalistan group that vandalised the Indian High Commission in London in March.&nbsp;
On May 6, Khalistan Commando Force chief Paramjit Singh Panjwar was shot dead near his residence in Lahore when he was out for a morning walk. Panjwar was also on India's terror list.&nbsp;
In July 2022, Ripudaman Singh Malik, an accused in the 1985 Air India bombing, was killed in Canada's Surrey. &nbsp;331 people died in the bombing. However, he was acquitted by Canada in 2005. He was allegedly linked to Babbar Khalsa.&nbsp;
In January 2020, Harmeet Singh was killed outside a gurdwara in Lahore. At first officials said he was killed due to a financial dispute with another gang. They later suspected he was killed by the family of the Muslim woman he was in love with. Harmeet was a wanted Khalistani terrorist and his name was on the list given by India to Pakistan. He was accused of masterminding the killings of two RSS leaders in Punjab.&nbsp;
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New Delhi has asked a senior Canadian diplomat to leave India within 5 days. The expulsion came after Trudeau accused India of being linked to the killing of a Khalistan leader in Canada

India expels senior Canadian diplomat after Trudeau's charges over Khalistan leader's killing

New Delhi has asked a senior Canadian diplomat to leave India within 5 days. The expulsion came after Trudeau accused India of being linked to the killing of a Khalistan leader in Canada

New Delhi has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations that India may be linked to the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in&nbsp; Canada.&nbsp;
India summoned the Canadian High Commissioner and informed him of the decision.&nbsp;
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, 'The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India. The concerned diplomat has been asked to leave India within the next five days. The decision reflects the Government of India&rsquo;s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities.'
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UK PM Rishi Sunak has said that Khalistan extremism is not right and that he will not tolerate it

'I will not tolerate it in UK': Rishi Sunak on Khalistan extremism

Rishi Sunak on Khalistan protests in UK
'No form of extremism or violence is acceptable in UK'
'Pro-Khalistan Extremism not right, won't tolerate it'

UK PM Rishi Sunak has said that Khalistan extremism is not right and that he will not tolerate it

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outrightly condemned the Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom and said he won't tolerate it.&nbsp;
'Let me just say unequivocally that no form of extremism or violence like that is acceptable in the UK. And that's why we are working very closely with the Indian government to particularly tackle 'PKE' Pro-Khalistan Extremism. I don't think it's right. Our security Minister recently was just in India talking to his counterparts. We have working groups together to share intelligence and information so that we can root out this kind of violent extremism. It's not right and I won't tolerate it in the UK,' Sunak said.&nbsp;
The British Prime Minister Rishi arrived on Friday for the G20 Leaders' Summit beginning on Saturday and said he would work with world leaders to address some of the challenges that impact every one of us.
Accompanied by his wife Akshata Murthy, Sunak was welcomed at the airport by Union Minister Ashwini Choubey, British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis and senior diplomats.
"I've landed in Delhi ahead of the G20 summit. I am meeting world leaders to address some of the challenges that impact every one of us. Only together can we get the job done," Sunak said in a post on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Sunak and said he was looking forward to a fruitful summit.
"Welcome Rishi Sunak! Looking forward to a fruitful Summit where we can work together for a better planet," Modi said on X.
Sunak is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Modi during his three-day visit.
In an interview to PTI earlier this week, Sunak, the first Indian-origin prime minister of Britain, said the relationship between the UK and India will define the future of the two countries, even more than it is defining the present.&nbsp;
(with PTI inputs)

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