Authorities in Canada have revealed that a third person, believed to be the driver of the getaway vehicle, was involved in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent figure in the pro-Khalistan movement. Nijjar was shot dead on June 18 in the town of Surrey in British Columbia.
A third person, the driver of getaway vehicle, was involved in the murder of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian investigators said.
Nijjar was murdered on June 18 in the town of Surrey in British Columbia.
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Canada: Silver Toyota Camry Linked to Masked Suspects in IHIT Statement
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said it had confirmed that a 2008 silver Toyota Camry was used to drive away the two “heavy-set” and masked suspects in the killing.
It also released a grainy image of the driver of the car, which was captured by CCTV in the vicinity. Police have sought the public’s help in identifying the suspect and the vehicle.
However, IHIT did not disclose any motive for the killing of Nijjar. He was gunned down by the assailants in the parking of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, which he headed.
IHIT spokesperson Sgt Timothy Pierotti said, “IHIT has continued to work closely with the Surrey RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) to advance the investigation.”
While India has not formally commented on Nijjar’s killing. A senior Indian official told HT categorically that it was not involved in any manner. He was hopeful that the case is solved quickly.
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