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Trudeau Admits Allegations Against India Based on Intelligence, Not Proof, in Nijjar's Murder

Oct 19, 2024, 03:38 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has admitted that Canada did not provide hard evidentiary proof to support its allegations against Indian officials in the murder of Khalistan terrorist Nijjar, stating that there was primarily intelligence, not proof. This admission has been interpreted by various experts and commentators as a vindication of India's stance on the lack of evidence. Canadian National Security Expert Joe Adam George highlighted that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had come across threats to members of the South Asian community, but there was no concrete proof linking Indian agencies to Nijjar's killing. The diplomatic row between India and Canada has led to significant tensions, with experts noting an uptick in immigration issues in Canada since the fallout of the crisis last September. Additionally, the US corroboration of the intelligence has been questioned.