It is pertinent to note that Goldy Brar was believed to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and first came into the spotlight after he claimed responsibility for the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in May 2022. However, reports suggest that they are now running separate gangs.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a temporary reduction in immigration targets through the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan. He said, the plan allows the economy to catch up while focusing on sustainable, long-term growth.
India's high commissioner to Canada has denied any involvement in the murder of a Canadian terrorist who was killed outside a gurdwara last year. Verma said he was shocked when he was declared a 'person of interest' by Canada in the murder case of a Khalistani terrorist.
Arya reported that a group of Khalistani protesters staged a disruptive demonstration against him during a Hindu event in Edmonton two weeks ago. He stated that he was only able to attend the event safely with the protection of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
A smiling Trudeau, who emerged saying the party was "strong and united," insists he will lead the Liberals into the next election, which must be held by the end of October 2025.
Malik, 75, was shot dead in his vehicle outside his business in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 14, 2022. He was a one-time supporter of the separatist Khalistan movement in India.
Verma condemned Nijjar's death. "Any murder is wrong and bad," he said."I do condemn." Verma also pushed back on comments made by Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly that compared India to Russia.
It is pertinent to note that diplomatic tensions escalated between India and Canada after the latter declared India's High Commissioner and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the investigation into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed that India has submitted a total of 26 extradition requests to Canada over nearly a decade. The MEA spokesperson highlighted the names of criminals associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang.
Trudeau stated that Prime Minister Modi gave the "usual" reply, expressing a desire to see outspoken critics of the Indian government in Canada arrested.
Justin Trudeau stated that while there are many individuals in Canada who hold different views, this does not define Canadian policy, nor does it render those views illegal in Canada.
Trudeau on Wednesday acknowledged that he had only intelligence and no "hard evidentiary proof" when he alleged the involvement of Indian government agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year.
Trudeau said the Indian side asked for evidence "and our response was, well, it's within your security agencies." But the Indian side insisted on the evidence. "And at that point, it was primarily intelligence, not hard evidentiary proof," said Trudeau.
India-Canada Tensions: The diplomatic relationship between India and Canada has recently taken a significant downturn, But don’t you think that the ties between the two countries are going on the same path as India-Pakistan ties?
The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, reportedly a powerful gang with 700 members, was also responsible for a shootout outside Bollywood star Salman Khan's house earlier this year.
On Tuesday, Air India's Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft en route to Chicago from Delhi was diverted to the Canadian airport following a bomb threat. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had said that the flight made an emergency landing at Iqaluit.
India-Canada ties, already fraught with tensions over Justin Trudeau's allegations in 2023, deteriorated further when New Delhi recalled its High Commissioner and expelled six Canadian diplomats. Canada has accused India of being involved in Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.
"We have wanted to see India take the allegations seriously and cooperate with Canada's investigation. However, they have chosen an alternate path," the US State Department said over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing row.
India has accused Canada of welcoming criminals from the country. Here's a look at the gangsters who are operating from Canada,
India-Canada relations hit a new low following the recent developments relating to the Canadian allegations against India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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