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Intercepted intelligence shared between Canada and the United Kingdom has tied high-ranking Indian officials to the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
British intelligence reportedly provided Ottawa with the first evidence connecting India’s government to the 2023 murder. Soon after, Canadian agencies obtained their own recordings confirming India’s involvement.
Officials identified one of the key figures as Amit Shah, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s most trusted aide. The evidence explains why Canada continues to accuse New Delhi of orchestrating the killing, despite India’s denials.
Five Eyes Sources Back the Allegations
According to Global News, the intercepts stem from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which includes Canada, the U.K., the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
“This is the gold standard of alliances,” said Dan Stanton, former CSIS officer. He added that corroboration by Canadian intelligence strengthens the case further. Both Bloomberg and Global News confirmed details showing how the intercepted communications tied Indian officials to plots targeting Sikh activists in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Growing Diplomatic Tension
Despite the controversy, Prime Minister Mark Carney has invited India’s Foreign Minister to the upcoming G7 summit in Niagara.
Human rights advocates criticized this move, calling it a “betrayal of Sikh Canadians.”
“The Carney government’s attempts to rebuild ties with New Delhi are deeply troubling,” said Balpreet Singh of the World Sikh Organization of Canada.
Assassination Linked to Wider RAW Operations
The India assassination plot Canada case has raised global concerns about the reach of New Delhi’s intelligence network.
The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s external spy agency, has been accused of using criminal gangs for covert killings tied to this India assassination plot Canada investigation.
Canadian authorities have already arrested four suspected hitmen in Edmonton and Brampton, believed to be connected to the operation. Meanwhile, the FBI revealed it had stopped another planned attack targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a New York-based Sikh activist. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had previously condemned Nijjar’s murder as “an unacceptable violation of Canadian sovereignty.”
However, since taking office, Carney’s government has pursued a softer diplomatic stance toward India to secure new trade partners amid U.S. tariff pressure.
Calls for Accountability
Experts warn that Canada risks undermining its credibility if it overlooks India’s actions.
Advocates urge Ottawa to hold India accountable while safeguarding the rights of Sikh Canadians.
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