"Canadian Sikh Leader's Killing Reignites Historic Battle for Justice"

The killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar has reignited the historic fight for Sikh separatism and an independent homeland, known as Khalistan. Canada's Sikh community, the largest outside India, has long felt mistreated by both British colonial and post-independence Indian governments. The movement for Khalistan has a violent history, including the 1984 Operation Blue Star and the Air India bombings in 1985. While the popularity of the Khalistan cause within Canada's Sikh population remains unclear, a younger generation has become more emboldened and provocative. The recent murder of Nijjar and allegations of India's involvement have further fueled mistrust and resentment among Sikhs in Canada.