Two B.C. men receive duty-to-warn notices about threats to their lives

Two men in British Columbia have received police warnings that their lives may be in danger as part of an alleged assassination plot. Both individuals are identified as pro-Khalistan activists and friends of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent figure in the movement who was shot and killed in a Surrey gurdwara parking lot in 2023.

Manjinder Singh, who organizes a monthly rally outside Vancouver's Indian consulate, stated that the RCMP issued him a "duty-to-warn" notice last week. Narinder Singh Randhawa reported receiving a similar warning from Surrey police over the weekend.

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I think the Indian government is doing transnational repression in Canada

Both activists attribute the threats to the Indian government. Randhawa specifically accused New Delhi of engaging in "transnational repression" within Canada, stating, "They're doing Canadian citizen killing in Canadian soil." India has consistently denied allegations of involvement in targeting Khalistan supporters, including in previous accusations related to Nijjar's killing.

While law enforcement agencies declined to confirm the specific cases, they acknowledged that "duty-to-warn" notifications have been issued across the country to members of the South Asian community. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the Khalistan movement and allegations of foreign interference.

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That must be stopped. They’re doing Canadian citizen killing in Canadian soil.