Mystery Deepens: Accused in Nijjar Murder No Longer in Custody

Documents reveal that suspects in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar are no longer in custody. Despite being charged, the accused have been released. Tensions between India and Canada remain high amid accusations and denials over the murder, spurring international attention and speculation about potential links.

Documents released by British Columbia's Justice Department indicate that the suspects in the murder of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar are no longer in custody. The detainee status of the accused, listed as 'N' for not in custody, raises questions surrounding their release.

The four men—Karan Brar, Karan Singh, Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, and Karanpreet Singh—had been charged with Nijjar's murder and conspiracy by Canadian Police. Initially arrested in May, three were apprehended in Edmonton, while Amandeep Singh faced unrelated charges in Ontario.

India's Ministry of External Affairs asserts that Canada has yet to offer concrete evidence regarding Nijjar's killing or communicate formally about the arrests. Relations between the nations have been fraught after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Indian government involvement, claims that India has categorically denied.

(With inputs from agencies.)