Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar shot dead

Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead at the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in the Punjabi-dominated Surrey city of British Columbia province, according to reports. Nijjar, who was the president of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey, was declared a ‘wanted terrorist’ by the Indian government due to his involvement in various acts of violence and subversive activities. Recently, Nijjar’s name also featured on a list released by India, naming 40 other designated terrorists, according to an India Today report. Nijjar was associated with the separatist organisation, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which is banned in India. He had played a key role in organising the Khalistan referendum in Brampton city. The National Investigation Agency had earlier filed a charge sheet against Nijjar for allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attacks. India had asked Canadian authorities to take action against Nijjar for his alleged involvement in terrorist acts in Punjab. With inputs from agencies Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.