Leaked Confession Surfaces

Gangster Goldy Brar has openly claimed responsibility for shooting Khalistani figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This revelation comes from a recently surfaced conversation between Brar and UK-based operative Paramjit Singh Pamma. Nijjar was gunned down outside a Canadian gurdwara on June 19, 2023. Brar is already a wanted fugitive in India, linked to multiple high-profile crimes including the murder of Punjabi musician Sidhu Moosewala.

Motive Tied To Crime Syndicates

Brar explained his team targeted Nijjar due to his alleged support for illegal drug and weapon operations. He accused the slain figure of empowering criminals who coerced 16 and 17-year-old teenagers into selling narcotics and acting as informants. In the recording, Brar explicitly stated that anyone engaging in such activities must face severe consequences. He justified the hit by claiming Nijjar ran an illegal weapons cartel. Brar also strongly denied his own involvement in drug trafficking, insisting he never deals in narcotics.

Shifting Diplomatic Relations

This targeted shooting originally sparked severe international friction. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau initially blamed Indian government agents for orchestrating the hit. Indian officials strongly rejected those claims, calling them politically motivated and completely absurd. Ties between New Delhi and Ottawa deteriorated rapidly, leading to expelled diplomats and a suspension of routine bilateral talks. Historically, India has repeatedly urged Western nations to curb the activities of separatist groups operating from foreign soil.

Relations are currently improving under the leadership of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Following years of diplomatic freeze, both nations have resumed standard engagements. Furthermore, Canadian law enforcement recently announced they found zero evidence linking Indian government personnel to the assassination. This fresh audio evidence heavily shifts the investigative focus back toward organized crime and bitter gang rivalries operating freely across international borders.