VANCOUVER, CANADA: Canadian intelligence has warned an affiliate of slained Sikh chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar that the Narendra Modi-led Indian authorities plans to assassinate him for his Khalistan activism.
Gurmeet Singh Toor, a detailed good friend of the slain Sikh chief, mentioned that the Canadian intelligence visited him in August this 12 months, after Nijjar’s assassination, and advised him in writing {that a} overseas authorities (India) was after his life and that he ought to cease going out and cease being energetic.
Toor advised Geo Information that Nijjar’s killing has elevated curiosity within the Khalistan Referendum and Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) motion somewhat than dampening their momentum. He spoke about threats to his life from the Indian brokers a day earlier than the Khalistan Referendum voting at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Canada on October 29 (at present).
Following Nijjar’s assassination by Indian brokers on June 18, 2023, Toor actively joined the SFJ marketing campaign for a Khalistan Referendum in British Columbia. Nijjar, who led the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara and coordinated the Khalistan Referendum marketing campaign in Canada, was murdered by Indian brokers underneath the route of Indian diplomats primarily based in Vancouver and Toronto, based on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Speaking to Geo Information, Toor emphasised the pursuit of justice for Nijjar, even because the widespread Indian perception advised that the assassination would sign the decline of the Khalistan motion. Opposite to expectations, the motion has not diminished however, as a substitute, has skilled a major improve in energy and momentum.
Toor recalled that he was by the slain Khalistan chief’s aspect when the assault occurred and was among the many preliminary three people who arrived on the scene instantly after the incident.
Indian makes an attempt at coercion, intimidation, or bullying will show futile, because the Sikh nation persistently strives for the betterment of humanity, he mentioned.
Toor mentioned he obtained a warning letter from Canadian legislation enforcement throughout their pressing go to to his residence on August 24. The letter conveyed a grave concern for his security, citing the presence of Indian brokers in Canada appearing on behalf of the Indian state.
Indian Excessive Fee to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma and his fellow diplomat Manish have been recognized as the important thing figures partaking assassins on their payroll. Nevertheless, Indian intelligence companies failed to offer proof of Nijjar’s alleged involvement in anti-India actions.
Toor mentioned that he has been extra energetic in Khalistan activism and visiting the Gurdwara extra typically after the warning.
“Indian threats can not scare us. India has killed tens of hundreds of us Sikhs. It is martyrdom for us. India can attempt to kill as many because it needs however we’ll by no means be afraid. Extra Sikhs are actually concerned within the Khalistan motion than ever earlier than,” mentioned Toor.
It deserves mentioning right here that Nijjar, a key determine within the Khalistan Referendum marketing campaign in Canada, had shut ties to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a distinguished Khalistani chief primarily based within the US who serves because the Counsel Common of SFJ, the organisation spearheading the worldwide Khalistan Referendum initiative.
In 2020, the Indian authorities designated Nijjar, Pannun, UK-based Paramjeet Singh Pamma, and others as terrorists.
Nijjar additionally held the place of President at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, the most important Gurdwara in Canada, located in British Columbia.
The Khalistan Referendum voting marketing campaign is underneath the supervision of the unbiased Punjab Referendum Fee (PRC), which is able to declare outcomes after finishing all phases.
The voting began on October 31, 2021, from London, United Kingdom, and has thus far been held in a number of cities throughout the UK, Geneva Switzerland, Rome and Milan (Italy), Australian cities of Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney; and Canadian cities of Brampton, Mississauga, Malton (Ontario), and Vancouver (British Columbia).