Did Joe Biden raise issue of Nijjar Killing in Canada during G20?

US President Joe Biden reportedly raised the issue of the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada during the G20 Summit. Nijjar, a known Khalistani separatist, was killed in British Columbia earlier this year. Following his death, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that the Indian government may have had links to the assassination.

Biden raised issue of Canadian Sikh's murder with Modi at G20

Biden and other leaders expressed their concerns to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit, bringing up the issue. The leaders who raised the issue are members of the Five Eyes, an intelligence-sharing network that includes the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Financial Times reported that several members of the Five Eyes, including Biden, intervened after Canada urged its allies to raise the case directly with PM Modi. However, there has been no comment from the White House on the matter.

India has categorically denied any involvement in Nijjar’s killing, labeling the allegations as “absurd” and “politically motivated”. In response to the diplomatic row, India suspended new visas for Canadians and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.

The controversy over Nijjar’s killing has strained relations between India and Canada. It has also highlighted the complexities of international diplomacy, particularly when it involves sensitive issues such as terrorism and national security.

The G20 Summit, which is a forum for governments and central bank governors from 19 countries and the European Union, provided an opportunity for world leaders to discuss a range of issues, including economic policy, international security, and climate change. However, the discussions around Nijjar’s killing underscore the challenges that leaders face in navigating the delicate balance between national interests and international diplomacy.

As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to the allegations and what steps will be taken to address the concerns raised by Canada. The incident also raises important questions about the role of intelligence-sharing networks like the Five Eyes and their influence on international relations.

AP reports Indian diplomat surveillance evidence

The Associated Press reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter, that the allegation of India's involvement in the killing of Nijjar was based on human and surveillance intelligence, including signals intelligence of Indian diplomats in Canada.

The Canadian official, speaking anonymously due to a lack of authorization to publicly discuss the matter, did not mention any specific details of the intelligence contained regarding the Indian diplomats or reveal which member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance provided some of this information.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) first reported details of the intelligence on Thursday. The CBC, citing Canadian sources, also reported that no Indian official, when pressed behind closed doors, has denied the allegation that there is evidence suggesting Indian government involvement in Nijjar's death.

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