OTTAWA, (TDI): The Canadian government has alleged that India’s Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, a key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, orchestrated efforts to intimidate Sikh leaders on Canadian territory.
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison revealed to a parliamentary committee that Shah was involved in a campaign targeting the Sikh diaspora, particularly those advocating for a separate Sikh state. This claim was initially reported by The Washington Post and has now been confirmed by Morrison, though further specifics were not disclosed.
This accusation intensifies the already strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India, which were further escalated when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Indian operatives had a role in the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.
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Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of the Sikh separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has accused the Indian government of running a covert intelligence network in North America.
He urged the Canadian and U.S. governments to take decisive action against India, including closing its consulates, arguing that such interference undermines the sovereignty of both countries and threatens the freedoms of Sikh activists advocating for Khalistan, a proposed Sikh homeland.
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This situation adds to the existing tensions between India and Canada, highlighting concerns over foreign interference and activities targeting the Sikh community in Canada.
