London, A recent CBC documentary has presented evidence suggesting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct involvement in ordering the assassination of Khalistan activists, including the high-profile killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada and an alleged plot against Sikhs For Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the documentary, The Fifth Estate, detailed the assassination of Nijjar, a prominent Khalistan movement figure, illustrating an intricate murder plot reportedly orchestrated by Indian intelligence. The narrative includes witness accounts, video evidence, and the international repercussions following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation against India based on the compelling evidence showcased.

The documentary explores how Nijjar was targeted and killed in Surrey, British Columbia, with the narrative supported by dramatic footage and testimonies. It portrays the assassination’s execution, revealing the depth of planning involving multiple individuals and vehicles, leading to Nijjar’s public murder outside a Sikh gurdwara.

Further intensifying the scrutiny on India’s international operations, the documentary references a US indictment that uncovered an alleged plot to assassinate Pannun, another vocal Khalistan advocate. This plot, unraveled by US authorities, implicated Indian nationals and hinted at broader assassination campaigns extending into Canadian territory.

Pannun’s commentary within the documentary underscored the perceived danger to advocates of the Khalistan referendum, suggesting that their activism for an independent Sikh state provoked the Indian government’s ire. The piece also highlighted the broader context of “duty to warn” notices issued by Canadian police to several Khalistan supporters, indicating a pattern of targeted threats emanating from Indian intelligence efforts.

The allegations, as depicted in the CBC documentary, paint a disturbing picture of transnational assassination campaigns, implicating the Indian government in severe violations of international norms and sovereignty. The revelations have catalyzed diplomatic strains between India and countries harboring significant Sikh diaspora populations, prompting calls for accountability and justice in these alleged extrajudicial actions.