Vancouver, Canada – The Indian government has ordered major video-sharing platforms to block access to a Canadian documentary investigating the assassination of a prominent Sikh activist in Vancouver. This action reflects India’s growing frustration with allegations that it was involved in the killing.
The documentary, titled “Contract to Kill,” was aired by CBC’s Fifth Estate, shedding light on the shooting death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. The investigation and subsequent allegations by Canada’s government have strained relations between the two countries.
India’s move to block the documentary is not the first time it has sought to suppress critical content. In the past, emergency laws were used to prevent the distribution of a BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The documentary includes security footage showing Nijjar being shot in a parking lot in suburban Vancouver. Despite Canada’s claims implicating India in the assassination, no arrests have been made, leading to skepticism from other countries like New Zealand.
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister, Winston Peters, raised doubts about Canada’s allegations during a recent visit to India, questioning the lack of evidence linking India to the killing.
The Canadian government’s persistence in accusing India of involvement in the assassination has yet to yield concrete results, with investigations ongoing. The standoff between the two nations persists, with India continuing to deny any role in Nijjar’s death.
As tensions escalate between Canada and India over the documentary and its implications, the case remains unresolved, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the investigation. The clash of narratives between the two countries underscores the complexities and challenges surrounding high-profile international incidents like Nijjar’s assassination.