Key Points
Indian and Canadian security officials and diplomats have held several meetings in recent weeks and months, including two meetings between Canadas intelligence chief and an Indian interlocutor in a third country, to discuss the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, people familiar with the matter said.o)..
The then director of Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS), David Vigneault, met with a senior Indian intelligence official in a third country at least twice after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, three persons from the two sides, who were briefed on the matter, said on condition of anonymity..
Nijjar was declared a terrorist by India in 2020, and New Delhi dismissed as absurd Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeaus allegations last September of a potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of the Khalistani activist..
While four Indian nationals have been arrested and charged by Canadian law enforcement in connection with the murder, investigators are yet to substantiate allegations of the involvement of Indian agents in the killing, though that remains part of the probe..
Asked about further arrests in connection with Nijjars killing, a spokesperson for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) replied: The RCMP does not provide specific details, or confirm the possible involvement of any person, business or entity in any investigation until such time as charges have been laid..
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