Canadian Sikh Leader Faces Deadly Threat Ahead of Carney’s India Trip
Canadian authorities are sounding alarms as tensions flare between Ottawa and New Delhi. Moninder Singh, a prominent Sikh activist and head of the Sikh Federation of Canada, has been warned by Vancouver police of a credible threat to his life—and the safety of his family. This warning comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to travel to India for high-stakes trade talks aimed at diversifying Canada’s economic partnerships.
Singh, a vocal critic of human rights abuses in India and a supporter of the Khalistan movement, has faced repeated threats in the past. In 2023, fellow activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was murdered outside a Surrey temple, allegedly at the direction of Indian authorities using Canadian criminal networks. That case shocked Canada and raised serious questions about foreign interference on Canadian soil. Singh now reports that these threats are intensifying and that his family is also at risk, marking a troubling escalation.
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The backdrop here is complex. Canada has a large Sikh community, many of whom remain deeply concerned about human rights issues in India. National security agencies have linked criminal gangs operating in Canada to directives from Indian officials, highlighting a broader pattern of transnational repression and clandestine operations targeting dissidents abroad. The RCMP and CSIS have both pointed to India’s involvement in extortion, violent crime and assassination plots targeting Canadians who oppose the Indian government’s policies.
Singh has expressed frustration that Carney’s upcoming visit seems to overlook these serious security concerns. While the trade mission aims to expand Canadian investment and strengthen ties with India amid shifting global markets and unpredictable U.S. tariffs, critics say it may be premature to engage without resolving ongoing threats to Canadian citizens. Singh and other community members feel sidelined, fearing that economic diplomacy is being prioritized over citizen safety.
From a diplomatic standpoint, India has consistently denied these allegations, placing the burden of proof on Canada. High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik insists that evidence must be presented before action is taken, while Canada continues to navigate a delicate balance between safeguarding national security and pursuing international trade interests.
The stakes are high. This situation is not just about one individual, but about Canada’s ability to protect its citizens from foreign interference, while engaging with key global partners. How Ottawa handles this will send a clear signal about the limits of diplomacy in the face of threats to human life.
Stay with us as this story develops and continue following global coverage to understand how security, diplomacy and international trade intersect in Canada’s most pressing foreign policy challenges.
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