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Canada Alleges Amit Shah Behind Plots Targeting Sikh Separatists, Admits Leaking Intel to U.S. Media

Oct 30, 2024, 02:10 AM

Canadian officials have alleged that Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah authorized a campaign targeting Sikh separatists in Canada, including extortion, homicides, and intelligence operations. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison informed a parliamentary committee that Amit Shah, a close ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was linked to activities threatening Canada's security, including plots against Sikh activists such as Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Khalistani separatist, has also claimed that India is operating a 'spy network' in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, Nathalie Drouin, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser, admitted to leaking this information to U.S. media outlets, including The Washington Post, before informing the public and the Indian government, as part of a communication strategy to ensure Canada's perspective was widely disseminated. The tensions between India and Canada have escalated, with both countries exchanging accusations over interference and the handling of Sikh separatism, leading to a severe trust deficit.