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Gurdwaras call for public inquiry in Nijjar's death

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Sep, 2023 10:54 AM
  • Gurdwaras call for public inquiry in Nijjar's death

Gurdwara councils in B-C and Ontario are calling for a public inquiry into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar (NIH'-jar) in Surrey last June, and for the immediate suspension of all security and intelligence agreements with India.

The councils say it is clear, based on public reports, that intelligence agencies were aware of the threat to Nijjar's life, which --quote-- "suggests a concerning failure of Canada's security agencies to prevent a foreseeable violent crime and gives rise to wider concerns within the community."

Meanwhile, Premier David Eby, who spent Monday and Tuesday in Ottawa meeting with federal ministers, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc have assured him B-C will get the information it needs to ensure the safety of its residents.

The premier had previously said Friday that he strongly suspected the federal government was holding back information that could help the province protect its residents with connections to India from foreign interference.

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