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international-relations2 years ago

India Denies Involvement in Alleged US Assassination Plot

The Indian government has responded to allegations by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) that an Indian agent attempted to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil, stating that such a crime would be "contrary to government policy." The DoJ indictment included details of the alleged assassination plot, with an Indian intelligence officer directing the operation from India. The target, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, is a vocal critic of the Indian government and a supporter of the Khalistan movement. India's Ministry of External Affairs described the case as a "matter of concern" and stated that a high-level inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the matter. The indictment also included alleged evidence relating to the killing of another Khalistani activist in Canada.

via The Guardian|
#assassination-plot#india#international-relations
politics2 years ago

Pakistan's Complex Relationship with Sikhs: From Pilgrimages to Disappointments

Pakistan's relationship with its Sikh community and religious sites has been complex, influenced by the Khalistan movement and the economic potential of Sikh tourism. The movement, which demanded a separate Sikh homeland, transformed gurdwaras into political spaces and led to the abandonment of many Sikh religious sites. However, it also sparked a renewed interest in preserving and renovating these gurdwaras, with the Pakistani state facilitating funding and encouraging Sikh pilgrimages. The opening of the Kartarpur corridor in 2019 further highlighted the economic potential of Sikh tourism, with Pakistan estimating it generates $36.5 million per year. Despite the decline of the Khalistan movement, Pakistan continues to focus on expanding Sikh tourism to boost its struggling economy.

via Al Jazeera English|
#gurdwaras#khalistan-movement#pakistan
international-relations2 years ago

Tensions rise as Canada's Sikh community faces India's scrutiny

The relationship between Canada and India has become tense after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of being behind the murder of a Sikh activist with a Canadian passport on Canadian soil. India has suspended visa processing for Canadian citizens in response. The Sikh separatist movement, which calls for an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, is still active within the Sikh diaspora in Canada. Sikhs in Canada feel pressure and fear for their safety, while Canadian Hindus are concerned about the rise of radical sentiments among the Sikh community. The situation highlights the importance of free speech and the need for evidence to substantiate allegations.

via DW (English)|
#canada#diplomatic-row#india
international-relations2 years ago

"Unraveling the India-Canada Clash: A Wakeup Call for the West"

Tensions have escalated between India and Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader. India has vehemently denied the claims and accused Canada of not doing enough to combat "Sikh extremism." The dispute highlights long-standing tensions between the two countries over the Khalistan movement, which advocates for a sovereign Sikh state in India's Punjab region. The relationship between India and Canada has been strained, with both countries expelling each other's diplomats and India suspending visa processing for Canadians. The issue has also raised concerns about the impact on the Sikh diaspora in Canada and the potential for further polarization within the community.

via Al Jazeera English|
#canada#diplomatic-tensions#india
international-relations2 years ago

Canada's Sikh Population: From Growth to Diplomatic Row

Canada's involvement in the Sikh struggle in India has deep historical roots, with the country now home to the largest Sikh population outside of India. Tensions surrounding the Khalistan movement, which advocates for an independent Sikh state in Punjab, have recently come to the forefront following allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. Canada's Sikh community has been drawn to the country due to shared values and opportunities, but not all Sikhs support the separatist movement. Sikhs hold prominent positions in Canadian society and politics, including Jagmeet Singh, the head of the New Democratic Party.

via The Washington Post|
#assassination#canada#india
international-relations2 years ago

The Khalistan Movement: India's Fear and Canada's Diplomatic Spat

India and Canada are engaged in a diplomatic spat over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. The Khalistan movement seeks to establish an independent Sikh homeland in Punjab, India. The Indian government fears a resurgence of violence and militancy associated with the movement. Many Sikh activists fled to Canada after the Sikh uprising in the 1980s, and the Canadian Sikh community has been supportive of the Khalistan cause. The Canadian government, while assuring India that acts of violence will be punished, also respects the rights of Sikhs to speak and organize freely. The tensions between the two countries highlight broader concerns about Hindu nationalism in India and the rights of minorities.

via The Conversation|
#canada#diplomatic-spat#india
international-affairs2 years ago

The Controversial Death of Sikh Activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Unraveling the India-Canada Connection

Canada is investigating allegations linking agents of the Indian government to the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who advocated for an independent Sikh homeland in India known as Khalistan. The incident highlights tensions between the Indian government and Sikh activists in Canada, where a large Sikh diaspora community resides.

via The Washington Post|
#canada#hardeep-singh-nijjar#indian-government
politics2 years ago

Indian police apprehend Sikh separatist leader after extensive manhunt.

Indian police have arrested Amritpal Singh, a Sikh separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland and the secession of India’s northern Punjab state, which has a history of violent insurgency. Singh had been on the run since last month after capturing national attention in February, when hundreds of his supporters stormed a police station in Ajnala, a town in Punjab state, with wooden batons, swords and guns to demand the release of a jailed aide. Singh's speeches have become increasingly popular among supporters of the Khalistan movement, which is banned in India.

via New York Post |
#amritpal-singh#india#khalistan-movement
diplomacy2 years ago

Rising Anti-India Protests Spark Diplomatic Tensions in UK and US

The hunt for a Sikh separatist leader in India has led to a diplomatic clash with the UK, with both countries summoning each other's diplomats to protest against violence towards their respective missions. The separatist leader, Amritpal Singh, has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland, which has been banned in India. Singh's supporters have vandalized Indian missions in London and San Francisco, triggering a strong protest by New Delhi. The UK has promised to review security at the Indian High Commission in London.

via Al Jazeera English|
#diplomacy#diplomatic-clash#india
international2 years ago

Sikh separatist attacks on Indian consulates spark condemnation and debate over protest rights.

Sikh separatists affiliated with the Khalistan movement vandalized the Indian High Commission in London and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, smashing windows and injuring embassy workers. The protesters seek to create a new homeland or breakaway state for Sikhs. The U.S. State Department and local authorities are investigating the incident, while the Indian government has summoned the British Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi to demand an explanation. The Khalistan movement is banned in India, but still has some support in the state and among the Sikh diaspora in countries like Canada and the United Kingdom.

via Fox News|
#indian-consulates#international#khalistan-movement
politics2 years ago

India's Punjab province faces internet blackout during search for Sikh separatist.

Indian authorities have cut internet access for 27 million people in Punjab for a third day as police search for a Sikh separatist. The internet shutdown was extended under a law that allows the connection to be cut to "prevent any incitement to violence and any disturbance of peace and public order." The Khalistan movement is outlawed and considered a grave national security threat by the Indian government, but maintains a level of support among some Sikhs within the country and overseas. Internet shutdowns have become increasingly common in India, which has more than 800 million internet users.

via CNN|
#india#internet-shutdown#khalistan-movement
politics2 years ago

Punjab internet shutdown causes concern and backlash.

Indian authorities have cut mobile internet access and text messaging for a second day across Punjab, a state of about 27 million people, as officials sought to capture a Sikh separatist and braced for potential unrest. The Khalistan movement is outlawed in India and considered a top national security threat by officials, but the movement has sympathizers across Punjab state, which is majority Sikh, and among members of the large Sikh diaspora who have settled in countries such as Canada and Britain. The statewide ban marked one of the broadest shutdowns in recent years in India, a country that has increasingly deployed the law enforcement tactic, which digital rights activists call draconian and ineffective.

via The Washington Post|
#india#internet-shutdown#khalistan-movement