A Bloomberg documentary claims that UK spy intercepts assisted Canada in linking India to the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This revelation has reignited a major diplomatic row between Canada and India. India has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
The Bloomberg documentary highlights how British intelligence provided key intercepts to Canadian authorities, helping them establish a connection between India and the assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023. Nijjar, a prominent figure in the Khalistan movement, was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18, 2023, leading to immediate tensions.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the issue in Parliament shortly after, citing credible intelligence on potential Indian involvement. The shared UK intel reportedly included communications that bolstered Canada's case. This development strained Canada-India relations, resulting in expelled diplomats and halted trade talks.
India has consistently rejected the claims, labeling them as baseless and motivated by domestic politics in Canada, particularly ahead of elections. New Delhi emphasized its stance that Nijjar was a terrorist and that no evidence supports state involvement. The documentary, aired recently, underscores ongoing intelligence cooperation among Western allies amid the probe.
Keywords from reports include Hardeep Singh Nijjar, UK spies, British intelligence, Bloomberg documentary, and Canada-India relations. The story, published on November 9, 2025, revives scrutiny on the unresolved murder investigation.