Jailed Indian Ordered Slaying of Canada Sikh Activist, US Claims
US prosecutors charged alleged Indian gang members with directing the 2023 assassination of a prominent Sikh activist in Vancouver, a killing which prompted a diplomatic crisis between India and Canada.
US Charges Bishnoi Gang Over Nijjar Killing
- Bishnoi gang members charged with ordering hit on B.C. Sikh leader, U.S. announces arrests Global News —
- US charges imprisoned Indian gang leader with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist The Straits Times —
- U.S. charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar’s killing in Canada in 2023 The Hindu —
- Op Hard Ball: 1,000kg cocaine, murder and extortion charges, Bishnoi among 37 gangsters indicted by US Hindustan Times —
- Charges filed against Indian crime boss in assassination that strained Canada-India ties ABC News —