Canada owes an apology to India: Ex-envoy on Nijjar killing probe, Goldy Brar audio

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In an interview, Sanjay Verma, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, commented on a leaked audio recording where gangster Goldy Brar allegedly linked the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar to gang rivalry over drugs and weapons. Verma stated that if verified, the tape confirms India's long-standing position that Nijjar's death was a result of gang rivalry rather than state action. He highlighted that Indian intelligence agencies had accurately profiled criminal networks and shared information under UAPA terror listings prior to the incident. Commenting on diplomatic relations, Verma asserted, "Canada owes an apology to India," adding that Canadian authorities acted hastily without basing claims on facts. He emphasised the need for increased intelligence cooperation, information sharing, and a formal course correction by Ottawa to restore trust between both nations.