Canadian Supreme Court Grants Bail to Four Accused in Nijjar Murder Case

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The Supreme Court of Canada has granted bail to four Indian nationals accused in the murder case of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The ruling was made on January 9, 2025, after the court determined that there was insufficient evidence against the accused, leading to the issuance of their release order. The case is scheduled for further proceedings in a Canadian court on February 11, 2025.

The accused, identified as Karan Brar, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh, were charged in November 2024. Reports indicate that the Canadian police could not provide substantial evidence during the proceedings, prompting their appeal for bail, which was accepted by the Supreme Court. During the hearing, three of the accused participated via video conference, while one appeared through legal counsel.

Officials from the British Columbia Prosecution Service commented that pre-trial motions will occur before the actual trial, though the duration of this pre-trial period remains uncertain.

The development has raised eyebrows in India, with sources describing the situation as embarrassing for Canadian authorities. Tensions between India and Canada have intensified following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims of credible allegations regarding India's involvement in Nijjar's death, which India has repeatedly denied as unfounded and motivated by political agendas.

Nijjar was fatally shot outside a Sikh gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2024.

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