The Diplomatic row that started with Canada alleging India's role in the murder of a khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar shows no signs of easing. The Canadian Prime Minister made the accusations against India publicly but Six Days on Canada has yet to provide any evidence to back those claims resulting in strained ties between the two countries.

US Envoy: Shared intel from Five Eyes informed Trudeau of possible India hand

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This week, India, Canada relations hit an all-time low with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleging that Ottawa was 'actively pursuing credible allegations' linking Indian agents to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India says Trudeau's claims are politically motivated. Canada and India have expelled each other's diplomats, issued travel advisories, and also suspended visa services. What does this mean for Indians living in Canada? Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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NIA launched a massive crackdown against the designated Khalistani terrorists amid the India-Canada row. Watch the video to know more.

Massive crackdown on Khalistani terrorists

The US Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, stated that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" helped "lead" Canada in asserting a possible connection between "agents" of the Indian government and the assassination of pro-Khalistan separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amid the growing diplomatic standoff between India and Canada.

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<p>Tensions have escalated between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion in Parliament that the Indian government may have "potential links" to the killing of Khalistani&nbsp;terrorist Hardeep&nbsp;Singh Nijjar in Canada. He went ahead with the accusations against India, asking the latter to allow justice to take its course.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After rebutting the accusations,&nbsp;India replied&nbsp;by temporarily halting&nbsp;visa services for Canadians. This situation not only has ramifications&nbsp;for trade and immigration but also holds the potential to affect the relationships these countries share with their Western allies.</p>

<p>The United States, for the first time since diplomatic tensions, confirmed officially that there was "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" which informed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Indian government's possible involvement in the killing.&nbsp;But what is the Five Eyes, and why has it taken centre&nbsp;stage?</p>

<h2><strong>Understanding the Five Eyes Alliance</strong></h2>

<p>The Five Eyes Alliance is characterised by a unique multilateral arrangement where partner countries share a wide range of intelligence, united by common principles of rule of law, robust human rights, and a shared language, according to the The National Counter intelligence and Security Center.</p>

<p>This alliance plays a crucial role in safeguarding their shared national interests by facilitating information exchange.</p>

<p>The Five Eyes, often referred to as FVEY, constitutes a coalition consisting of five intelligence agencies:</p>

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	<li>United States</li>
	<li>United Kingdom</li>
	<li>Australia</li>
	<li>New Zealand</li>
	<li>Canada</li>
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<h2><strong>Historical roots and evolution</strong></h2>

<p>The origins of the alliance trace back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes.</p>

<p>The UKUSA agreement, which Canada joined in 1949, and later New Zealand and Australia in 1956, solidified the alliance.</p>

<p>While its existence was known since the 1980s, the official acknowledgement of the UKUSA agreement came in 2010 when its files were released.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-extortion-to-buying-fancy-yachts-this-is-how-khalistanis-funded-and-flourished-639044">From extortion to buying fancy yachts, this is how Khalistanis funded and flourished</a></p>

<h2><strong>Functioning of the Five Eyes Alliance</strong></h2>

<p>The Five Eyes countries engage in intelligence gathering and security cooperation, aligning closely in recent years due to shared interests, such as addressing the rise of China.</p>

<p>They maintain this closeness through the Five Eyes Intelligence Oversight and Review Council, an entity that facilitates the exchange of views, best practices, and annual in-person meetings among non-political intelligence oversight and review agencies of the member countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Nijjar ran arms training camps in Canada, funded attacks in India: Intel</strong></p>

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<p>Despite their proximity, the Five Eyes countries do not always align in their foreign policies. Notably, New Zealand's stance on certain Chinese actions differs from that of the other four countries due to its deep trade ties with China. The US has also sought to exert its influence through other groupings like the Quad and AUKUS, involving like-minded countries on security matters.</p>

<h2><strong>Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar?</strong></h2>

<p>Hardeep Singh Nijjar had affiliations with the banned Indian separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Within the SFJ hierarchy, he held the position of 'Number 2' after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nijjar's origins trace back to Jalandhar's Bharsingh Pura village, and he relocated to Canada in 1996, reported ANI.</p>

<p>Although initially&nbsp;a plumber in Canada, Nijjar's financial standing saw a remarkable uptick in recent years due to his involvement in pro-Khalistan activities.</p>

<p>Nijjar's engagement with terrorism commenced with his membership in Babbar Khalsa International, led by Jagtar Singh Tara.</p>

<p>Later, he established his own group, Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). He played a substantial role in identifying, connecting, training, and financing Khalistani cells in India, leading to over 10 FIRs against him.</p>

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<p>In 2014, Nijjar masterminded the assassination of self-proclaimed spiritual leader Baba Bhaniara.</p>

<p>In 2015, he conducted a training camp in Canada for Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was subsequently dispatched to Punjab with the mission of targeting Shiv Sena leaders. Mandeep was arrested in June 2016.</p>

<p>In November 2020, Nijjar partnered with fellow gangster Arsh Dalla, residing abroad, and they became involved in the murder of Manohar Lal, a follower of the Dera Sacha Sauda, in 2021.</p>

<p>The expulsion of the Indian diplomat adds another layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship between Canada and India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>A sophisticated financial network</strong></h2>

<p>The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered a sophisticated financial network connecting prominent Khalistani militants and gangsters based in Canada to funds generated in India through extortion, smuggling, and various illicit activities.</p>

<p>This illegal&nbsp;wealth not only sustains their violent undertakings in both India and Canada but also finds unexpected outlets for investment, including ventures such as yachts, movies, and even the Canadian Premier League.</p>

<p>The investigation has shed light on how the money amassed by gangsters through activities like extortion, smuggling, and other illegal means has been channelled into clubs and bars in Thailand as part of their investment strategy, underscoring the international scope of these financial operations, reported the Hindustan Times.</p>

<p>The NIA's probe has unveiled a series of financial transactions spanning from 2019 to 2021. These transactions involved the transfer of sums ranging from ₹5 lakh ($6.5K) to ₹60 lakh ($72.2K) by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to recipients in Canada and Thailand through the hawala system.</p>

<p>Lawrence Bishnoi, who collaborated closely with Khalistani groups in Canada, particularly with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa, played a pivotal role in orchestrating this illicit operation.</p>

<p>According to the NIA's charge sheet, the funds collected through activities such as extortion, illegal liquor trade, arms smuggling, and other unlawful endeavours were funnelled to Canada, specifically to an individual known as Satbir Singh alias Sam. These funds served a dual purpose – further investment and financing the radical activities of pro-Khalistan elements (PKEs).</p>
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Tensions have escalated between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion in Parliament that the Indian government may have "potential links" to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

Tensions have escalated between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's assertion in Parliament that the Indian government may have "potential links" to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. He went ahead with the accusations against India, asking the latter to allow justice to take its course. After rebutting the accusations, India replied by temporarily halting visa services for Canadians. This situation not only has ramifications for trade and immigration but also holds the potential to affect the relationships these countries share with their Western allies. The United States, for the first time since diplomatic tensions, confirmed officially that there was "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" which informed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Indian government's possible involvement in the killing. But what is the Five Eyes, and why has it taken centre stage? Understanding the Five Eyes Alliance The Five Eyes Alliance is characterised by a unique multilateral arrangement where partner countries share a wide range of intelligence, united by common principles of rule of law, robust human rights, and a shared language, according to the The National Counter intelligence and Security Center. This alliance plays a crucial role in safeguarding their shared national interests by facilitating information exchange. The Five Eyes, often referred to as FVEY, constitutes a coalition consisting of five intelligence agencies: United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Historical roots and evolution The origins of the alliance trace back to World War II when the UK and the US decided to share intelligence after successfully breaking German and Japanese codes. The UKUSA agreement, which Canada joined in 1949, and later New Zealand and Australia in 1956, solidified the alliance. While its existence was known since the 1980s, the official acknowledgement of the UKUSA agreement came in 2010 when its files were released. Also read | From extortion to buying fancy yachts, this is how Khalistanis funded and flourished Functioning of the Five Eyes Alliance The Five Eyes countries engage in intelligence gathering and security cooperation, aligning closely in recent years due to shared interests, such as addressing the rise of China. They maintain this closeness through the Five Eyes Intelligence Oversight and Review Council, an entity that facilitates the exchange of views, best practices, and annual in-person meetings among non-political intelligence oversight and review agencies of the member countries. Also watch | Nijjar ran arms training camps in Canada, funded attacks in India: Intel Despite their proximity, the Five Eyes countries do not always align in their foreign policies. Notably, New Zealand's stance on certain Chinese actions differs from that of the other four countries due to its deep trade ties with China. The US has also sought to exert its influence through other groupings like the Quad and AUKUS, involving like-minded countries on security matters. Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar? Hardeep Singh Nijjar had affiliations with the banned Indian separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Within the SFJ hierarchy, he held the position of 'Number 2' after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Nijjar's origins trace back to Jalandhar's Bharsingh Pura village, and he relocated to Canada in 1996, reported ANI. Although initially a plumber in Canada, Nijjar's financial standing saw a remarkable uptick in recent years due to his involvement in pro-Khalistan activities. Nijjar's engagement with terrorism commenced with his membership in Babbar Khalsa International, led by Jagtar Singh Tara. Later, he established his own group, Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). He played a substantial role in identifying, connecting, training, and financing Khalistani cells in India, leading to over 10 FIRs against him. In 2014, Nijjar masterminded the assassination of self-proclaimed spiritual leader Baba Bhaniara. In 2015, he conducted a training camp in Canada for Mandeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was subsequently dispatched to Punjab with the mission of targeting Shiv Sena leaders. Mandeep was arrested in June 2016. In November 2020, Nijjar partnered with fellow gangster Arsh Dalla, residing abroad, and they became involved in the murder of Manohar Lal, a follower of the Dera Sacha Sauda, in 2021. The expulsion of the Indian diplomat adds another layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship between Canada and India. A sophisticated financial network The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has uncovered a sophisticated financial network connecting prominent Khalistani militants and gangsters based in Canada to funds generated in India through extortion, smuggling, and various illicit activities. This illegal wealth not only sustains their violent undertakings in both India and Canada but also finds unexpected outlets for investment, including ventures such as yachts, movies, and even the Canadian Premier League. The investigation has shed light on how the money amassed by gangsters through activities like extortion, smuggling, and other illegal means has been channelled into clubs and bars in Thailand as part of their investment strategy, underscoring the international scope of these financial operations, reported the Hindustan Times. The NIA's probe has unveiled a series of financial transactions spanning from 2019 to 2021. These transactions involved the transfer of sums ranging from ₹5 lakh ($6.5K) to ₹60 lakh ($72.2K) by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to recipients in Canada and Thailand through the hawala system. Lawrence Bishnoi, who collaborated closely with Khalistani groups in Canada, particularly with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) leader Lakhbir Singh Landa, played a pivotal role in orchestrating this illicit operation. According to the NIA's charge sheet, the funds collected through activities such as extortion, illegal liquor trade, arms smuggling, and other unlawful endeavours were funnelled to Canada, specifically to an individual known as Satbir Singh alias Sam. These funds served a dual purpose – further investment and financing the radical activities of pro-Khalistan elements (PKEs). WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has reiterated that there are "credible reasons" to believe that Indian agents may have been behind the murder of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.

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In order to stop them from entering India, the government gave the investigative agencies instructions on Sunday to locate all terrorists who identify as Khalistani in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia and to cancel their OCI cards.

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<p>Amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada regarding Ottawa's accusations on Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing case, a former Pentagon official has severely criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making unfounded allegations against New Delhi.</p>

<p>Reacting to Canada's accusations against India, former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, stated that Canada lacks sufficient evidence to support its claims.</p>

<p>He suggested that Trudeau might have made hasty allegations without substantial proof and urged him to clarify why his government was providing shelter to a "terrorist with a criminal record." Rubin went on to say that most probably Justin Trudeau won't be there for long in premiership, and the US can get rebuild its relationship with Canada after he's gone.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Trudeau I think has made a huge mistake. He has made allegations in a manner which he hasn't been able to back. Either he was shooting from the hip and he doesn't have the evidence to support the accusations he made against the government. There is something there, in which case he needs to explain why this government was sheltering a terrorist," the former Pentagon official said.</p>

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<p>"I suspect that the United States doesn't want to be pinned in the corner to choose between two friends, but if we have to choose between two friends, increasingly we're going to choose India on this matter simply because Nijjar was a terrorist and India is too important. Our relationship is too important. Justin Trudeau probably isn't long for the Canadian premiership, and then we can get rebuild the relationship after he's gone,"&nbsp;Michael Rubin said while speaking to news agency ANI.</p>

<p>The former Pentagon official emphasised that it's unwise to sacrifice long-term relations with the world's largest democracy for short-term political gains, suggesting that Trudeau's actions were shortsighted and driven by political considerations.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the leader of the Canadian Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, expressed concerns about an increase in hate crimes against Hindus in Canada. He highlighted recent incidents of hateful comments and emphasised that every Canadian should be able to live without fear and feel welcomed in their community.</p>

<p>“We need to have the evidence that drew that allowed the prime minister to come to the conclusions he made,” he said.</p>

<p>“I would have to have more evidence to make a judgment on that. I do find it interesting that he knew about vast foreign interference by Beijing for many years, at the same time as Beijing had kept two Canadian citizens hostage. And he said nothing. And he did nothing. Just very interesting that that was the approach he took in that case,” Poilievre&nbsp;added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-indias-dossier-details-nijjars-history-of-travel-terror-and-thuggery-638830">Explained: India’s dossier details Nijjar’s history of travel, terror and thuggery</a></p>

<h2><strong>India-Canada relations strained</strong></h2>

<p>The relationship between India and Canada soured following Trudeau's statement on Monday, in which he claimed to be actively pursuing credible allegations linking Indian government agents to Nijjar's murder.</p>

<p>India, however, dismissed these accusations as baseless and driven by ulterior motives, asserting that they were an attempt to divert attention away from the issue of sheltering Khalistani terrorists and extremists in Canada.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India-Canada: Impact on students and economy</strong></p>

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<p>The explosive charges made by the Canadian Prime Minister against India ignited a bilateral dispute between the two nations, resulting in retaliatory actions such as the expulsion of diplomats. India has consistently maintained that Canada has not provided any specific information to substantiate its claims.<br />
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India&nbsp;has suspended visa services for Canadians while warning its citizens to “exercise extreme caution” when traveling to&nbsp;Canada due to “politically-condoned” hate crimes and violence.</p>

<p>India has also asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country saying&nbsp;the size of Canadian diplomatic staff in India is larger than what New Delhi has in Canada and that there should be a parity in strength and rank equivalence in the mutual presence.</p>

<p>This latest diplomatic rift between India and Canada is unfolding against a backdrop of underlying tensions stemming from the growing activities of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed India's concerns about this matter during a bilateral meeting with Trudeau, which took place earlier this month on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi.</p>

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Amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada regarding Ottawa's accusations on Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing case, a former Pentagon official has severely criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making unfounded allegations against New Delhi.

Amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada regarding Ottawa's accusations on Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing case, a former Pentagon official has severely criticised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for making unfounded allegations against New Delhi. Reacting to Canada's accusations against India, former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, stated that Canada lacks sufficient evidence to support its claims. He suggested that Trudeau might have made hasty allegations without substantial proof and urged him to clarify why his government was providing shelter to a "terrorist with a criminal record." Rubin went on to say that most probably Justin Trudeau won't be there for long in premiership, and the US can get rebuild its relationship with Canada after he's gone. "Prime Minister Trudeau I think has made a huge mistake. He has made allegations in a manner which he hasn't been able to back. Either he was shooting from the hip and he doesn't have the evidence to support the accusations he made against the government. There is something there, in which case he needs to explain why this government was sheltering a terrorist," the former Pentagon official said. #WATCH | Washington, DC | On allegations by Canada, Michael Rubin, former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute says, "... I suspect that the United States doesn't want to be pinned in the corner to choose between 2 friends, but if we have to… pic.twitter.com/tlWr6C6p7e — ANI (@ANI) September 23, 2023 × "I suspect that the United States doesn't want to be pinned in the corner to choose between two friends, but if we have to choose between two friends, increasingly we're going to choose India on this matter simply because Nijjar was a terrorist and India is too important. Our relationship is too important. Justin Trudeau probably isn't long for the Canadian premiership, and then we can get rebuild the relationship after he's gone," Michael Rubin said while speaking to news agency ANI. The former Pentagon official emphasised that it's unwise to sacrifice long-term relations with the world's largest democracy for short-term political gains, suggesting that Trudeau's actions were shortsighted and driven by political considerations. Meanwhile, the leader of the Canadian Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, expressed concerns about an increase in hate crimes against Hindus in Canada. He highlighted recent incidents of hateful comments and emphasised that every Canadian should be able to live without fear and feel welcomed in their community. “We need to have the evidence that drew that allowed the prime minister to come to the conclusions he made,” he said. “I would have to have more evidence to make a judgment on that. I do find it interesting that he knew about vast foreign interference by Beijing for many years, at the same time as Beijing had kept two Canadian citizens hostage. And he said nothing. And he did nothing. Just very interesting that that was the approach he took in that case,” Poilievre added. Also read | Explained: India’s dossier details Nijjar’s history of travel, terror and thuggery India-Canada relations strained The relationship between India and Canada soured following Trudeau's statement on Monday, in which he claimed to be actively pursuing credible allegations linking Indian government agents to Nijjar's murder. India, however, dismissed these accusations as baseless and driven by ulterior motives, asserting that they were an attempt to divert attention away from the issue of sheltering Khalistani terrorists and extremists in Canada. Also watch | India-Canada: Impact on students and economy The explosive charges made by the Canadian Prime Minister against India ignited a bilateral dispute between the two nations, resulting in retaliatory actions such as the expulsion of diplomats. India has consistently maintained that Canada has not provided any specific information to substantiate its claims. India has suspended visa services for Canadians while warning its citizens to “exercise extreme caution” when traveling to Canada due to “politically-condoned” hate crimes and violence. India has also asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country saying the size of Canadian diplomatic staff in India is larger than what New Delhi has in Canada and that there should be a parity in strength and rank equivalence in the mutual presence. This latest diplomatic rift between India and Canada is unfolding against a backdrop of underlying tensions stemming from the growing activities of pro-Khalistan elements in Canada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously expressed India's concerns about this matter during a bilateral meeting with Trudeau, which took place earlier this month on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. (WATCH WION LIVE HERE)

‘Justin Trudeau made a huge mistake’: Ex-Pentagon official condemns Canada’s accusations against India

In recent times, India-Canada relations have taken a hit, leading to diplomatic tensions and concerns. But what does this mean for the thousands of Indian students studying in Canada and the Canadian economy? We decode in this report.

India-Canada: Impact on students and economy

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