Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) head Hardeep Singh Nijjar was murdered in Canada's Surrey city in British Columbia on June 18. While some separatist groups blamed Indian agencies for the killing, a confidant of Nijjar has revealed that Canadian law enforcement agencies did not mention India as a potential threat to his life.

The source, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that India was not named when Nijjar received briefings from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The source further disclosed that Nijjar had been advised to change his location and routine in order to avoid being targeted. Despite this, both Nijjar and pro-Khalistan groups believed that India was responsible for the threat.

Nijjar, the leader of the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice in British Columbia, faced several terrorism-related charges by Indian law enforcement, but these were never tested in Canadian courts. The Sikh for Justice (SFJ) organization has consistently maintained a non-violent stance.

Responding to the revelation that India was not identified as the source of the threat, SFJ's general counsel Gurpatwant Pannun stated that he was not aware of the conversations between Nijjar and Canadian agencies, but believes that India was responsible for Nijjar's assassination.

Since Nijjar's murder, pro-Khalistan groups have launched a poster campaign targeting India's diplomats in Canada, accusing them of being involved in Nijjar's killing. India has raised concerns about these posters with the Canadian government. The motive behind Nijjar's murder remains unknown, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is still investigating the case.