Canada has evidence linking Indian diplomats to killing of Sikh activist
According to the Guardian: "Canada has evidence linking Indian diplomats to killing of a Sikh activist."
Arindam Bagchi, a spokesperson for India’s foreign ministry, denied the allegation but stated: "elements linked to organised crime, linked to terrorists, secessionists or extremists who are operating freely, are being politically condoned, they seem to have a free run”.
This is quite interesting. India comes in with a Russian-like heavy hand, and kills in another country. While all countries are involved in covert state affairs, the most recent countries to act like this have been Russia and Saudi Arabia. Both of those countries are known to be heavy handed (to put it lightly).
The statement from Bagchi is also revealing. On one hand he denys any involvement, and then follows with a critique of Canada's liberal laws. As a Westerner, I find myself at a crossroads toleraring terrorists, and allowing counterinsurgency operations to take place in the very country they intend to target. Still, assassinations are fascinating to read about, but bonkers to think about as a reality.
- CH
Above image from AP Photos. "Secret Service agent brandishes a submachine gun while agents and police subdue John Hinckley behind him after he shot President Ronald Reagan and others in Washington on March 30, 1981."
