Does India Have an Assassination Program?

The article discusses the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian national and Sikh separatist leader, and the diplomatic tensions it has caused between India and Canada. While India denies any involvement in extraterritorial killings, suspicions have been raised due to the mounting body counts of anti-Indian militants overseas. The article highlights the potential impact on bilateral relations, trade, and investment between the two countries. It also mentions the expulsion of diplomats and the demand for a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence in India. The article explores different perspectives on the allegations, with some questioning India's denials and others pointing to the possibility of a shadowy assassination program. The author notes the similarities between Nijjar's assassination and the killings of other Sikh separatists and individuals connected to past conflicts. The article concludes by discussing the lack of media coverage on these killings and the differing relationships between Canada and Pakistan with India. [Extracted from the article]