Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader, was fatally shot by two unidentified gunmen in the parking lot of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. The incident occurred in a Punjabi-dominated area. The Indian government had previously declared Nijjar a “wanted terrorist.”
The shooting has raised concerns and questions about the motive behind the attack. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the circumstances and identities of the assailants. The incident has garnered attention and sparked discussions about the ongoing Khalistan movement.
The shooting at the Sikh Gurdwara has caused shock and grief within the Sikh community in Canada and abroad. Security measures may be heightened as a result of this incident. The incident underscores the complexities surrounding the pro-Khalistan movement and its impact on the Sikh diaspora.