Canada Alleges State-Sanctioned Assassination by India

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the government of India of being involved in the state-sanctioned assassination of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot and killed in British Columbia. Trudeau claims to have credible evidence linking India to the killing, although he has not yet presented proof. Both countries have taken retaliatory actions, including the expulsion of diplomats. The international community, including the United States, has expressed concern and brought up the matter with India. Canada has human and signals intelligence backing up its claim. The accusation has raised questions about extrajudicial killings, international law, and due process. The response from the global community will depend on domestic and geopolitical considerations, but taking a firm stance against such practices is essential to protect individual rights and uphold due process.