Hardeep Singh Nijjar : “Canadian Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Terrorist Hardeep Nijjar Killing Case”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Hardeep Nijjar terrorist case
2. Canadian Police arrest suspect

The Canadian Police has arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the killing of designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. The suspect, identified as Amandeep Singh, was already in custody for unrelated firearms charges. He has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. This arrest comes after three Indian nationals were arrested in Edmonton for the same crime. The Canadian police have not provided any evidence linking the crime to India, despite speculation. The case has caused diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, with Prime Minister Trudeau’s claims of Indian involvement being rejected as “absurd” and “motivated” by New Delhi.

Details of the Arrest

In a significant development, the Canadian Police has apprehended a fourth suspect in connection with the killing of the designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The arrest took place in Surrey, British Columbia, outside the Gurdwara where Nijjar was fatally shot on June 18.

Identification of the Accused

The fourth suspect has been identified as Amandeep Singh, a 22-year-old individual. It has been revealed by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in British Columbia that Singh was already in custody of Peel Regional Police in Ontario for unrelated firearms charges.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Following thorough investigations, IHIT gathered sufficient evidence to charge Amandeep Singh with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The police statement confirmed that Singh is an Indian national who divides his time between Brampton, Ontario, Surrey, British Columbia, and Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Previous Arrests

This recent arrest comes on the heels of the apprehension of three Indian nationals – Karan Brar, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh – in Edmonton. The trio was also charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in relation to Nijjar’s homicide.

International Ramifications

The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, designated as a terrorist by India’s National Investigation Agency, led to diplomatic tensions between Canada and India. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had insinuated India’s involvement in the killing, a claim vehemently denied by Indian authorities.

Continuing Investigations

Despite the arrests and charges laid against the suspects, investigators have refrained from disclosing any concrete evidence linking the incident to India. Ongoing investigations and court processes have been cited as reasons for withholding further details.

Indian Response

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Canada has not provided any specific evidence or relevant information pertaining to the case. Additionally, no formal communication has been extended to India regarding the arrests of the three Indian nationals implicated in Nijjar’s killing.

Consular Access

In response to queries about consular access for the arrested individuals, the MEA clarified that no request has been received from the Canadian side as the accused have not sought consular access thus far. The situation remains fluid as investigations continue to unfold.