MEA forms panel to probe Nijjar murder inputs shared by US; Pannun’s SFJ alleges Russian involvement
Live MintThe Ministry of External Affairs has formed a panel to investigate US inputs regarding the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Sikhs For Justice — a separatist organistion founded by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun — however claims that Russia ‘aided Indian intelligence officials in killing Nijjar’ last year. According to reports, the group has also offered $25,000 to “track" Russian ambassador Vladimir Sevastyanovich Stepanov in Canada and Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra in the United States. Ties between India and Canada have become increasingly strained over the past year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that he had "credible allegations" linking India to the murder. A report by the Globe and Mail newspaper also claimed late last month that Canadian security agencies believed Prime Minister Narendra Modi knew about the violent plots.