The Supreme Court of Canada, on Thursday, granted bail to four Indian nationals accused in the murder case of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The case is now set to proceed in the Canadian court on February 11.
Lack of Evidence Cited for Bail
According to court proceedings, the release order was issued due to insufficient evidence. Sources told CNN-News18 that Canadian police failed to present substantial proof against the accused, leading to the decision.
The four individuals—identified as Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—had been charged in November 2024. They appealed for bail in the Canadian Supreme Court, which was subsequently granted.
Court documents revealed that three of the accused attended the hearing via video conferencing, while the fourth was represented by legal counsel.
Pre-Trial and Prosecution's Comments
An official from the British Columbia Prosecution Service noted, “Some pre-trial motions will be held before the actual trial, but we cannot provide an estimate yet regarding the duration of the pre-trial period.”
Strained India-Canada Relations
The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and subsequent allegations have strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau previously claimed “credible allegations” suggesting India’s involvement in Nijjar’s killing. India strongly denied these accusations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated.”
New Delhi has consistently voiced its concerns over extremism and anti-India activities in Canada, urging Canadian authorities to address these issues.
In response to the ongoing tensions, India recalled six diplomats from Canada after they were declared “persons of interest” by Canadian authorities in connection with the Nijjar case.
Background on Nijjar’s Killing
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated Khalistani terrorist, was killed on June 18, 2023, outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. His death has since become a focal point in the already deteriorating relations between the two nations.
This latest development highlights the challenges in navigating the legal and diplomatic complexities surrounding the case.
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