S. Jaishankar responds to Canada’s arrest of 3 Indians in the Hardeep Nijjar murder case. admin, May 5, 2024 Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar commented on the recent arrests made by Canadian police. The three individuals were charged in connection with the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and it was reported that the authorities were investigating potential links to the Indian government. Jaishankar acknowledged the news of the arrests and noted that the suspects appeared to have ties to a gang background of Indian origin. He emphasized the importance of waiting for the police to provide further details. Expressing concerns about organized crime originating from Punjab, India, operating in Canada, Jaishankar highlighted the ongoing dialogue with Canadian authorities on this issue. Sanjay Verma, India’s high commissioner to Canada, indicated the hope for regular updates from Canadian law enforcement regarding the arrested individuals. He emphasized that the matter is internal to Canada and refrained from making further comments. The trio, all Indian nationals, was apprehended in Edmonton, Alberta, with the victim, Nijjar, being fatally shot in June outside a gurdwara in Surrey. This incident had previously led to diplomatic tensions when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau insinuated Indian government involvement. S Jaishankar