India says committed to combating organised crimecombating organised crime after US indictment in Canada murder case
India announced its commitment to fighting organized crime following a U.S. indictment of a Canadian criminal in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which occurred outside a Sikh temple in Surrey, Canada.
This development stems from previous allegations by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in Nijjar's killing, a claim that severely damaged diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The move signals a renewed focus on transnational security cooperation as both countries seek to address the criminal networks linked to the case.
- The 2023 murder of Nijjar in Surrey became the first major incident leading to direct U.S. indictments tied to India-Canada diplomatic disputes.
- Sikh temple violence in Canada has increased since 2023, with Surrey remaining a focal point for community security concerns.
- Lawrence Bishnoi's gang has been linked to multiple transnational crimes across North America, including drug trafficking and extortion rings.
