Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested three Indian nationals in connection with Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder. Soon after the arrest, diplomatic tensions intensified between India and Canada over Khalistani terrorist’s murder. Day after Indians were arrested, EAM Jaishankar talked tough over recent developments in Sikh separatist’s murder case. Turning the tables, EAM said that there’s nothing to fear as if something happened in Canada, it is for them to worry about. Attacking further, Jaishankar accused Canada of giving space to extremism, separatism in the name of “free speech”. EAM Jaishankar also slammed Ottawa for being silent on threats to Indian diplomats. Notably, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was a designated terrorist in India, was also a pro-Khalistan leader. Earlier, Canada accused India of alleged involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. However, the Canadian Police has not given any evidence of link to India’s involvement in the killing of Nijjar.
05 May,2024 04:27 PM IST
Three Indian men were arrested in Canada on May 03 in connection with Hardeep Singh Nijjar. After the arrest, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made first comments related to the case. He said that Canada is a rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system, CBC reported. Notably, Justin Trudeau had earlier raised allegations of India’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing. India’s MEA had vehemently rejected Trudeau’s claims and called them “absurd”. Just after the arrests were made, Trudeau’s ally and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh took to ‘X’ and claimed of India’s involvement in the case. “The Indian government hired assassins to murder a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil - at a place of worship. Today 3 arrests were made. Let me be clear - any Indian agent or state actor that ordered, planned or carried out this murder must be exposed and met with the full force of Canadian law. For Canada, democracy and free speech - there must be Justice for Hardeep Singh Nijjar,” Jagmeet Singh wrote. Though he made claims against the Indian government, the Canadian Police has said that investigation in the matter is still underway. Notably, Jagmeet’s NDP has supported the Liberal minority government led by Trudeau in exchange for support on some key bills. New Democratic Party’s leader Jagmeet Singh is a pro-Khalistani and is known for his anti-India stand.
05 May,2024 04:19 PM IST
Canadian Police arrested and charged 3 Indians in connection to the Khalistani Hardeep Nijjar Murder Case. The arrested men are Karanpreet Singh (28), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karan Brar (22). The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a separatist campaigning for the creation of Khalistan, an independent Sikh homeland. The investigation is going on into whether the arrested men have ties to the Indian government. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in June last year outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, a Vancouver suburb. The trio was arrested in the city of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada on May 03 (IST). The murder case has raised concerns about potential ties between the arrested individuals and the Indian Govt. There are allegations of Indian Govt involvement in assassination plots in Canada, the US. Canadian police, in collaboration with the US law enforcement agencies, conducted the investigation and made the arrests. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities suggesting that more detentions might occur.
04 May,2024 03:15 PM IST
Several Units of the Delhi Police and the National Security Guard carried out a security mock drill in Delhi on May 03. During the mock drill, Delhi Police and NSG cordoned off the Parliament building for the drill. Choppers Swung in action and Black Cat commands rappelled down the ropes on Parliament building. The mock drill comes at a time when the nation is celebrating biggest festival of democracy, Lok Sabha Elections. Black Cat commandos are specialized and well-trained in counterterrorism operations in different landscapes. Federal contingency world class zero error force deals with anti-terrorist activities in all its manifestation. NSG is a force specially equipped and trained to deal with specific situations to thwart serious acts of terrorism.
04 May,2024 11:52 AM IST
Nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on May 1, warning them of bombs on their premises, Police have initiated search operations following the alerts. Initial investigations suggest multiple Delhi schools have received similar emails of bomb threat in Delhi. Meanwhile, Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education has issueed advisory to schools after the hoax call directing the school authorities to inform immediately to the concerned DDE and the Delhi Police. According to details, the probe will be done by the Counter Intelligence Team Special Cell. Meanwhile, IFSO unit is also trying to find out the origin from where the mail was sent, added the agency, saying, the connection to Russia – IP address – has been revealed. Apart from this, the probing agency is also probing the angle of joint conspiracy between China and ISI.
02 May,2024 01:47 PM IST
After bomb threat in Delhi to several schools in Delhi-NCR, DCP South West Rohit Meena said that the schools got the same mail and the police took action and send the students back home He also requested not to panic and and appealed the parents to remain calm. "We got information that the same email was sent to several schools at around 4:15 am. We took action and made the decision to close the schools and send the students back home. Checking is underway at all the schools and our technical wing is investigating the email. Through the initial investigation, it seems that this is a mass email...I want to request the students and parents to remain calm and not to panic. We are getting each and every school checked and are in contact with the school administration..."
01 May,2024 01:38 PM IST
India on April 29 lodged a strong protest against the ‘Pro-Khalistan’ slogans raised during the Khalsa Day celebration in Canada. Lodging a strong protest, MEA summoned the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi. India’s action came after loud chants of ‘Pro-Khalistan’ slogans were raised in the presence of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. The incident comes amid a sharp rise in anti-India sentiment in Canada in recent times. Reacting to the incident, MEA added that such incidents “illustrate political space given in Canada to separatism, extremism, violence”. Relations between India-Canada deteriorated after PM Trudeau alleged India’s role in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Nijjar. Following Trudeau’s allegation, India summoned the High Commissioner and expelled a senior diplomat. India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar earlier had said ‘Khalistani forces have been given a lot of space in Canadian politics’.
30 April,2024 11:20 AM IST
On 24th of April, a gruesome murder took place near India Gate, New Delhi. A 25-year-old ice cream vendor named Prabhakar was stabbed to death during a fight near India Gate late Wednesday evening. A case of murder was registered under Section 302 IPC. The preliminary investigation suggests that Prabhat was selling ice cream when he had an argument with a customer over payment. The matter escalated and the accused stabbed Prabhat with a knife, before running away from the crime spot. Prabhat rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by the doctors. The police arrested the accused, who was on the run after identifying him with the assistance of CCTV cameras installed in nearby shops. He has been brought to the police station for further information.
25 April,2024 05:12 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Wealth Redistribution remark’ while targeting Congress’ manifesto, has fumed the opposition. PM Modi’s recent speech in Rajasthan’s Banswara sparked controversy ahead of 2nd phase of Lok Sabha Polls. While attacking Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi countered Congress’ “wealth redistribution” guarantee. On April 22, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a blistering attack on PM Modi’s remarks. Congress was quick to react on PM Modi’s statement and accused him of propagating “hate speech”.
23 April,2024 01:15 PM IST
Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case by ED, AAP workers have called for a 'gherao' outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, denouncing the arrest. Protesters voiced slogans against the detention. Delhi Police also detained Punjab Minister and AAP leader Harjot Singh Bains along with a few AAP workers who were protesting. Speaking on the AAP protest in Delhi today, party leader Reena Gupta said, "We demand that Arvind Kejriwal should be released immediately. His arrest is illegal. PM Modi is afraid and he wants Arvind Kejriwal to not campaign for the upcoming elections. Today we will protest and nobody can stop us."Punjab Minister and AAP leader Harjot Singh Bains lashed at ED for being biased and not arresting J.P. Nadda as he accused him of money money-trailing case. He further bashed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, “I want to ask our Prime Minister why is he so scared of Arvind Kejriwal and along with him he is also scared of us because of which he has deployed so many security personnel throughout Delhi.”
26 March,2024 02:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
