Canadian Hardeep Singh Nijjar (1977–2023) rose to prominence in the Khalistan movement, which aimed to establish a distinct nation for a certain group of people. There are many conflicts and debates throughout his life and death.

From Inexperienced to Vigilante

Nijjar, who migrated to Canada in the mid-1990s, was born in India. He became a member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) there. SFJ defends the right of a particular community to self-govern. They are not regarded as terrorists in Canada, but they are in India. In order to convince the UN that the violence against this group in India in 1984 constituted a genocide, Nijjar gathered signatures on petitions.

Accused but Not Proven

According to the Indian government, Nijjar is a terrorist who supports violent organizations. This has never been proven in court, and SFJ has always refuted any association with violence. Without a doubt, Nijjar's actions exacerbated the situation between India and Canada. Although rights groups in Canada disagreed with India's assertions, India put pressure on Canada to pursue Nijjar and SFJ.

An Unexpected Death

Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot and died in June 2023 at a community facility in Canada. Anger and protests were caused by the tragic events in Canadian society. The Canadian government is investigating, but they don't yet know who did it or why. 

Pointing the finger and fighting

After Nijjar's passing, relationships between India and Canada worsened significantly. There is evidence, according to Justin Trudeau, the leader of Canada, that suggests Indian government people may be involved. India strongly rejected this, describing it as lies and falsehoods. The two countries' ties became worse as a result of this back and forth.

Asking Questions and Looking for Responses

The murder of Nijjar is still being looked into. The potential that a foreign party, maybe even one with links to the Indian government, could be involved is being investigated by Canadian authorities. It's difficult to determine for sure what actually occurred to Nijjar because there isn't a clear explanation for the death and the investigation is continuing.

A Record of Conflict

There is ongoing debate on the life and death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While some see him as a champion of human rights, others—particularly the Indian government—claim he was a terrorist. Undoubtedly, Nijjar's death sparked the fires of the fight for an independent nation. How he is remembered will only become clear with time.

Finding the Truth Is Important

The story of Hardeep Singh Nijjar shows the complexity of human nature. Having an in-depth knowledge of the issue is crucial before making a decision. To eventually uncover the truth about this tragic incident, the inquiry into Nijjar's death must go without restriction.