New Delhi/Ottawa: Canadian investigative agencies have made a big revelation in the specimen of the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has said that the investigation so far has found no vestige of uncontrived involvement of the Indian government. However, investigating agencies are probing the role of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its associated networks. This minutiae is stuff considered important from the point of view of India-Canada relations considering this issue has been the main rationalization of diplomatic tension between the two countries for the last two years.
What does the latest investigation by Canadian police say?
According to the Canadian police, the vestige placid so far has not proved the uncontrived role of the Indian government. Investigating agencies say that the investigation of the specimen is still going on and all possible aspects are stuff investigated. The officials moreover made it well-spoken that the telescopic of investigation will not be sealed without reaching any conclusion.
Why increased suspicion on Lawrence Bishnoi gang?
During the investigation, the names of Lawrence Bishnoi gang and its toadies have emerged prominently. Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldie Brar and their criminal network have been mentioned in the tuition sheet filed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Investigating agencies believe that elements associated with organised treason may have played a role in the murder conspiracy. However, the final conclusion in the specimen is not yet known.
What was the impact on the relations between India and Canada?
In September 2023, the then Canadian PM Justin Trudeau had made serious allegations versus India in Parliament. After this, unprecedented tension arose in the relations between the two countries. The number of diplomats was reduced, many diplomatic steps were taken and talks between the two countries were unauthentic at many levels. India has unceasingly described these allegations as unwarranted and politically motivated.
What did America's investigation reveal?
US prosecutors have filed charges versus people associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in separate documents filed. US agencies are investigating an internationally zippy criminal network and its possible foreign contacts. However, no uncontrived criminal allegations versus the Indian government have been confirmed in the US documents either.
What will happen next now?
Canadian Police say that the investigation is not yet well-constructed and whoopee will be taken if new vestige is found. On the other hand, India has been continuously taxing an impartial and fact-based investigation. It is believed that remoter legal and investigative whoopee in the specimen can play an important role in deciding the direction of India-Canada relations. At present, the focus of the investigating agencies remains on the criminal network, its financial sources and international contacts.
