There has been tension in the relations between India and Canada due to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Meanwhile, New Delhi has made serious allegations against Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA) officer Sandeep Singh Sidhu. Also, he has been included in the list of fugitive terrorists sought for deportation. According to the report, Sidhu is a CBSA employee and a member of the banned International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF). He is accused of promoting terrorist activities in Punjab.
Sandeep Singh Sidhu has links with Pakistan-based Khalistan terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode and ISI operatives. Also, he is accused of being involved in the murder of Balwinder Singh Sandhu in the year 2020. Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu took action against Khalistani terrorists during the Punjab insurgency. Also, the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leadership in the US and Canada became a symbol of opposition to the Khalistan referendum. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) claimed that Sunny Toronto and other Khalistani operatives, including terrorist Lakhbir Singh Rode, conspired to murder Sandhu. However, it is not yet clear whether Sunny Toronto’s surname is Sandeep Singh Sidhu or not.
Sidhu promoted as Superintendent in CBSA
The report said that Sandeep Singh Sidhu has been promoted as Superintendent in CBSA. Now it remains to be seen what kind of reaction Canada will give to India’s action. In fact, in September last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made allegations about the possible involvement of Indian agents in the murder of Khalistani Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Since then there has been tension in relations between India and Canada. Nijjar was shot to death in Surrey, British Columbia. However, India rejected Trudeau’s allegations as absurd. India has repeatedly criticized the Trudeau government for adopting a soft stance towards Khalistan supporters living in Canada. The Khalistani movement is banned in India but enjoys support among Sikh communities, especially in Canada.
