ThePrint ThePrintAM: What has India said on allegations over Nijjar killing?
Mar 3, 2026
Allegations linking India to Nijjar's killing and New Delhi's forceful denial. The legal and diplomatic paths urged instead of public accusations. Recent high-level meetings, trade and energy deals aiming to reset ties. Quiet handling of Sikh separatism amid steps to restore diplomatic parity and launch defense and energy partnerships.
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India Denies Role In Nijjar Killing
- India firmly rejected allegations linking its diplomats to the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar as baseless and politically motivated.
- MEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran said concerns should be addressed through credible law enforcement and judicial processes, not politicised narratives.
Canadian Arrests And Media Allegations
- Canada has arrested four Indian nationals connected to Nijjar's 2023 killing and they are awaiting trial under Canadian legal procedures.
- The Globe and Mail reported alleged consulate involvement, which India says lacks credible evidence despite repeated requests.
Canada Seeks To Reset Ties With India
- Despite the Nijjar row that damaged ties in 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's successor Mark Garneau sought to rebuild relations on this visit.
- Garneau's four-day visit included a Modi meeting and signalled a pivot toward economic and diplomatic normalisation.