Published 13:58 IST, March 13th 2024

Punnun Threatens New Zealand Deputy PM After He Casts Doubt over Indian Link In Nijjar Killing

This comes in the aftermath of the Deputy Prime Minister’s comments regarding allegations of a “potential” Indian link to the killing of Nijjar last year

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Khalistani Terrorist Punnun Threatens New Zealand Deputy PM After He Casts Doubt over Indian Link In Nijjar Killing | Image: PTI
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Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has threatened New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters after he challenged claims connecting India to separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing in Cana.

Last week, Pannun put out a poster, suggesting violent attacks against India’s top diplomat in Cana. ‘Sikhs for Justice’ leer expressed displeasure after visiting New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters challenged Indian link in Nijjar’s killing. Khalistani terrorist, who has been stirring controversy for several months now, now threatened to attack Indian diplomats in New Zealand. 

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This comes in aftermath of Deputy Prime Minister’s comments regarding allegations of a “potential” Indian link to killing of Nijjar in Surrey last year.

During his India visit, Peters underlined absence of conclusive evidence or findings corroborating alleged involvement of Indian agents. Peters openly questioned evidence presented by Cana.

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“As a trained lawyer, I look okay, so where’s case? Where’s evidence? Where’s finding right here, right now? Well, re isn’t one,” he said.

Peters’ stand contricts narrative put forth by Canian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in September last year. His comments mark first instance where a Five-Eyes partner, which comprises US, Cana, UK, and Australia. 

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killing of Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18 triggered political row between India and Cana. This accusation heightened tensions between India and Cana, which saw a slight improvement in January following remarks by outgoing Canian National Security viser noting India’s cooperation in Nijjar probe.

13:58 IST, March 13th 2024