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Canadian Parliament's 'moment of silence' to mark one year of Nijjar's killing
Nijjar was killed in a targeted shooting in Canada's Surrey, outside British Columbia's Gurudwara.
Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India Today News Desk
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 19, 2024
Written By: Akhilesh Nagari
In ShortHardeep Singh Nijjar was killed on June 18 last year
His name was on the list released by the Indian government with 40 other 'designated terrorists'
Four Indian nationals are accused of killing Nijjar
Canada's Parliament marked the one-year anniversary of the Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death by holding a moment of silence in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Nijjar, the chief of Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), was killed in a targeted shooting in Canada's Surrey, outside British Columbia's Gurudwara, on June 18 last year. His name was on the list released by the Indian government with 40 other 'designated terrorists'.
Four Indian nationals, including Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, are accused of killing Nijjar.
Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder, in which Canada claimed the Indian government's role, has been a thorn in bilateral ties.
However, earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. Speaking about the meeting, Trudeau said that he sees an "opportunity" to engage with the new government, including economic ties, and national security.
WHO WAS HARDEEP SINGH NIJJAR?
After moving to Canada in 1997 under a fake passport, Nijjar's refugee claim was rejected, following which he married a woman who sponsored him for immigration, which too was rejected, the Global reported.
However, soon after his death, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called him a Canadian national in Parliament.
Nijjar, according to the security agencies, was actively recruiting and training people for KTF, a banned terrorist organisation. He was also a part of the separatist outfit Sikhs of Justice, which held a Khalistan referendum on September 10.
Over the years, India has several times conveyed its concern regarding Nijjar's activities. In 2018, ex-Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh gave a list of wanted persons to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Nijjar's name on it.
In 2022, the Punjab police sought Nijjar's extradition as he was wanted in cases of spreading terrorism in the state.
He was wanted in various cases, including the 2017 Ludhiana blast, which claimed the lives of six people and left 42 injured.
Earlier, the Punjab police registered a case against Nijjar for his alleged role in the bomb blast near a temple in Patiala.
Published By:
Akhilesh Nagari
Published On:
Jun 19, 2024
Resolving the issue of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is essential to combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, maintaining regional peace and stability, and promoting the socioeconomic development of all countries, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the general debate of the Fourth Review Conference of the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Geng said that all countries should, in accordance with their national conditions, establish and improve relevant laws, regulations and institutional systems while enhancing law enforcement and control efforts.
Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. /CFP
Geng called on the international community to take practical measures to promote economic development and social stability in all countries and eliminate the root causes of conflict and instability. He highlighted the importance of upholding a common and sustainable concept of security, jointly addressing global and regional security threats, and preventing new sources of conflict.
Noting that innovations like 3D printing increase proliferation risks while AI and big data can enhance control over small arms, he called on all parties to assess these technologies' pros and cons and improve arms control methods.
Developed countries should assist developing countries in such areas as capacity-building, financial contributions, technology transfer and personnel training, he said.
Geng emphasized that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the issue of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. China has continuously improved laws and regulations, strengthened institutional safeguards, and continued to enhance coordination and cooperation among customs, criminal investigation, public security and other departments to improve law enforcement capabilities, he added.
China is willing to uphold the concept of a community with shared future, actively implement Global Security Initiative and Global Development Initiatives, and work with all parties to make unremitting efforts to build a world of lasting peace, universal security and freedom from gun violence, he said.