Rally held outside India consulate in wake of Surrey gurdwara murder
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Sikh protesters and activists said they've gathered to raise concerns that they believe the Indian government is behind the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Hundreds gathered outside of the Consulate General of India office in Vancouver Saturday for a rally.
Sikh protesters and activists said they’ve gathered to raise concerns that the Indian government is behind the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Nijjar was the president of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey when he was shot and killed in the parking lot on the evening of June 18, six days ago.
“This act of violence was predictable and was foreseen. It is unacceptable for us,” Jatinder Singh Grewal said, a Sikhs for Justice director.
Homicide investigators believe the shooting was targeted.
When it comes to evidence to back the activist’s claims, Grewal said, “Hardeep Singh Nijjar was a close friend of mine. A week before his (murder)… he advised me that the RCMP and CSIS had advised him about the threat to his life.”
“He advised me, quite clearly, that he had no enemies, he had no disputes or quarrels with anybody else other than his activities for Khalistan. India labeled (him) a terrorist in India, yet presented no evidence to the Canadians that would warrant his extradition. Based on all the circumstantial evidence — it is clear to us who is responsible.”
Global News has reached out to the Consulate General of India in Vancouver for comment, but did not receive a response before publication.
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