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Canadian police have arrested three suspects in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking tensions with India. The arrests are linked to a hit squad allegedly connected to the Indian government, raising concerns about national security and diplomatic relations.

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Canadian police have arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of prominent Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia last year. The slaying had strained ties between Canada and India, with the Indian government previously accusing Canadian authorities of not doing enough to tackle Sikh separatists operating in Canada [https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8616733/three-charged-with-murder-of-sikh-leader-in-canada/]. The suspects are accused of being part of a hit squad responsible for Nijjar's murder, with media reports suggesting possible links between the killing and India's government [https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/nijjar-killing-canadian-police-arrest-members-of-hit-squad-responsible-for-murder-says-media-report-101714757591155.html].

The arrests made by Canadian police have been an important development in the ongoing investigation into Nijjar's assassination, which had sparked a diplomatic incident between Canada and India [https://time.com/6974741/canadian-police-three-arrests-sikh-separatist-india-tensions/]. Authorities in Canada have expressed concern over the presence and actions of what they believe are "Modi's hit squads" within Canadian borders, potentially posing a challenge to national security [https://www.geo.tv/latest/542394-modis-hit-squads-operating-in-canada-challenge-for-national-security-pannun].

Canadian officials are working to address the situation and ensure the safety and security of all individuals within the Canadian territory while navigating the diplomatic complexities resulting from this high-profile case that involves international dimensions and sensitivities [https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/arrests-made-in-sikh-activists-murder-in-canada-reports-say].

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