TORONTO (Diya TV) — Canadian authorities have arrested Arshdeep Singh Dalla, an associate of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a man wanted in connection with dozens of murders in India, for a shooting in Milton, Ontario. The arrest marks a significant development in an international criminal case that has drawn attention in both Canada and India.
The suspect was apprehended following a shooting in Milton earlier this month. Local police confirmed that the individual had ties to Nijjar, the Sikh separatist leader who was killed in Surrey, British Columbia, last year. Nijjar had been a prominent figure within the Khalistani movement and was wanted by Indian authorities for orchestrating multiple assassinations linked to the separatist cause.
Reports indicate that the arrested man is believed to have been involved in several targeted killings in India before seeking refuge in Canada. The Canadian government had previously come under scrutiny from Indian officials for allegedly providing shelter to individuals involved in violent separatist activities. The arrest is now being seen as a possible step toward addressing those concerns.
Indian media had reported extensively on the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities, but it was only recently that Canadian outlets began covering his connection to both Nijjar and the murders in India. The delay in reporting has prompted questions from the Indian government about Canada’s handling of individuals involved in violent extremism.
“The individual in question has been responsible for dozens of murders in India, and it’s important that justice is served,” said a spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs. “We hope Canadian authorities will cooperate fully in this case and ensure that individuals involved in terrorism and criminal violence are held accountable.”
The Milton shooting, which led to the arrest, is currently under investigation by the Halton Regional Police. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the incident was directly related to the suspect’s activities in India, but his arrest has sparked renewed debate about Canada’s role in harboring individuals linked to international crimes.
Political analysts believe that the case could strain relations between Canada and India further. Tensions have already been high following Nijjar’s assassination and accusations from both countries about involvement in the killing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had denied Indian claims that Canada was a safe haven for extremists, but this recent arrest is likely to add pressure on Ottawa to reconsider its stance on individuals connected to foreign political violence.
The suspect remains in custody, and Canadian officials have yet to comment on whether he will be extradited to India.
