A letter from Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun addressed to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has emerged online, calling for the expulsion of India’s High Commissioner in Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma. This letter is linked to the ongoing diplomatic conflict between New Delhi and Ottawa, sparked by allegations of India’s involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The letter, dated September 2023, was sent shortly after Trudeau accused India of being behind Nijjar’s murder in June. Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) alleged that “agents of the Indian government” were involved in the assassination. Pannun described Nijjar as a “law-abiding” Canadian citizen who sought to mobilize support for the Khalistan referendum among Canadian Sikhs.
In the letter, Pannun held High Commissioner Verma accountable for Nijjar’s death, labeling it as an act of state terrorism and an unprecedented assault on Canadian sovereignty. He further claimed that Verma either knew or should have known about the alleged plot to assassinate Nijjar and accused him of suppressing advocates for Sikh human rights.
Pannun warned that if Verma was not expelled, there could be a risk of further violence against Khalistan referendum supporters in Canada, attributing the threat to Indian agents operating with Verma’s knowledge.
Trudeau previously stated that India had failed to investigate Nijjar’s killing despite receiving evidence from Canada. However, the Indian government dismissed Canada’s claims as “baseless,” asserting that no evidence of India’s involvement had been provided. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that Canada had presented no proof to support its serious allegations against India and its diplomats.
The ongoing diplomatic standoff continues to escalate, with both nations blaming each other for the situation.
