Canadian Security Services Allege Modi Aware of Nijjar Killing; Playing Politics With Services Appointments Has a Detrimental Effect on Preparedness; Bangladesh Appoints Panel to Examine Adani Deals

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November 20, 2024

Sidharth Bhatia

Canadian security agencies have alleged that the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader and vocal advocate for Khalistan, in British Columbia. Intelligence assessments reportedly tie the killing and other violent plots targeting pro-Khalistan activists in Canada to India’s highest political and security leadership. According to a senior national-security official, the operations were directed by