Sikh and Muslim Groups Discuss Killing of B.C. Sikh Leader – September 19, 2023

Headline PoliticsSikh and Muslim Groups Discuss Killing of B.C. Sikh Leader – September 19, 2023

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) hold a news conference in Ottawa to address recent revelations about the June 2023 killing of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the alleged involvement of the Indian government. Speaking with reporters are Mukhbir Singh (board of directors, WSO) and Stephen Brown (CEO, NCCM). They call on the Canadian government to protect Sikhs living in the country, as well as issue diplomatic and economic sanctions on India. Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat in response to the allegations. (no interpretation)