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RECENT FBI ACTIONS RELATED TO HARDEEP SINGH NIJJAR CASE
7-27-2026
Statement by Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society, Surrey–Delta
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society, Surrey–Delta, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to seeking justice for its president, Shaheed Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was assassinated by the Indian state on Canadian soil, on the premises of the Gurdwara.
Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a peaceful advocate for Sikh self-determination through the peaceful Khalistan movement. Prior to his assassination, the RCMP advised him multiple times that his life was in imminent danger. Despite these warnings, Bhai Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was assassinated on Father's Day, June 18, 2023.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau later stated in the House of Commons that there were "credible allegations" linking agents of the Government of India to the killing of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Since then, Canadian law enforcement agencies have announced multiple arrests and laid criminal charges in connection with the assassination, while repeatedly confirming that the investigation remains active.
The Government of Canada subsequently expelled six Indian diplomats in connection with concerns arising from the ongoing investigation, reflecting the seriousness with which Canadian authorities have treated this case.
The repeated "Duty to Warn" notices issued by Canadian law enforcement agencies to Sikh activists demonstrate that the security concerns identified by Canadian authorities extend beyond a single individual. On the other hand, U.S. authorities have disrupted alleged assassination plots targeting prominent Sikh leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice. These developments, taken together, have raised broader concerns about alleged transnational repression targeting Sikh activists across North America.
Following the FBI's July 7, 2026, arrests of several individuals across multiple countries in connection with the assassination of Shaheed Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society, Surrey–Delta, believes the investigation must not be limited to organized crime or any single criminal organization. It must continue to examine all individuals, organizations, and any alleged foreign-state involvement previously identified by Canadian authorities.
No trade agreement with the Indian state should come at the cost of the lives and security of Canadian citizens. The current silence of Canadian policymakers on this issue has left many Canadian Sikhs feeling that they are being treated as second-class citizens. Our community is watching closely.
The Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society calls upon Canadian lawmakers to take a firm stand against what the society describes as Indian state-sponsored terror targeting Sikh Canadians.
The Government of Canada must commit to the following measures:
- Publicly reaffirm its commitment to transparency by releasing as much information as possible regarding alleged Indian foreign interference and transnational repression in Canada.
- Continue the October 2024 parliamentary study on Electoral Interference and Criminal Activities in Canada by Agents of the Government of India and ensure that a final report is tabled in the House of Commons.
- Establish an independent public inquiry, at the earliest opportunity, into the assassination of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar and any other alleged acts of coercion, intimidation, or violence linked to agents of the Government of India, while ensuring ongoing criminal investigations and prosecutions are not compromised.
- Hold accountable all individuals and organizations found to have participated in, facilitated, or directed acts of foreign interference or transnational repression on Canadian soil.
- Strengthen protections for Canadians who have been identified by law enforcement as potential targets of foreign-state intimidation or violence, ensuring their safety remains a national priority.
- Reaffirm that Canada's sovereignty, the rule of law, and the safety of its citizens will not be compromised by diplomatic or economic considerations.
Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Society, Surrey–Delta
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Thanks,
Bhupinder Singh Hothi,General Secretary
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