Canadian investigative authorities have stated that they have not found any evidence directly linking the Government of India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The statement marks a significant development in an investigation that previously led to diplomatic tensions between India and Canada following remarks made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
RCMP Says Investigation Found No Direct Government Link
According to RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland, investigators have not identified evidence establishing the direct involvement of the Government of India in Nijjar's murder.
She also stated that Indian authorities cooperated during the investigation.
Officials emphasised that the homicide investigation remains active and that all available evidence continues to be examined.
FBI Examining Organised Crime Network
Separately, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has alleged in a federal indictment that the conspiracy surrounding the killing was linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi–Goldy Brar organised crime network.
According to U.S. authorities, the alleged syndicate has been involved in:
- Contract killings
- Extortion
- Kidnappings
- Narcotics trafficking
- Illegal arms smuggling
- Other organised criminal activities across North America
Operation Hard Ball Leads to Multiple Arrests
Investigators stated that law enforcement agencies from Canada, the United States and Europe recently carried out Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated enforcement operation targeting the alleged criminal network.
According to authorities, the operation resulted in:
- 24 arrests
- Seizure of nearly 1,000 kilograms of cocaine
- Recovery of 1 kilogram of heroin
- Seizure of approximately US$40,000 in cash
Reward Announced for Goldy Brar
The FBI has designated Goldy Brar as a fugitive and announced a reward of US$50,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Investigators allege that the criminal network has operated across Canada, the United States and other jurisdictions through organised criminal activities.
Punjab Police Officer Also Under Scrutiny
The investigation has also drawn attention to Punjab Police officer Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a Station House Officer.
According to the FBI, he allegedly participated in a conspiracy to extort US$400,000 from an Indian-origin family residing in the United States by threatening to implicate them in a false criminal case.
Following the allegations, Punjab Police transferred the officer to the police lines and initiated a departmental inquiry.
Cross-Border Financial and Digital Investigation Continues
Authorities are examining whether organised criminal groups operating across India, Canada and the United States maintained wider operational and financial connections.
Investigators are analysing:
- Digital communications
- Financial transactions
- Cross-border contacts
- Organisational links
- Electronic evidence
Media reports have also suggested that U.S. authorities may consider future extradition proceedings involving Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, although no formal extradition request has been publicly confirmed.
International Investigation Perspective
Cross-border criminal investigations increasingly depend upon intelligence sharing, digital forensics and financial analysis between multiple jurisdictions.
For multinational organisations and institutions, maintaining strong international legal compliance frameworks, transparent record-keeping and regulatory cooperation is essential when responding to cross-border investigations.
Conclusion
Canadian authorities have stated that no evidence has been found directly linking the Government of India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing, while confirming that the investigation remains ongoing.
At the same time, law enforcement agencies in multiple countries continue investigating alleged organised crime networks and their possible cross-border activities.
All allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings, and any determination of criminal liability will depend upon evidence presented before the competent courts.
Shunyatax Global Insight
Shunyatax Global says that cross-border investigations require evidence-based conclusions supported by digital forensics, financial intelligence and international cooperation. Organisations operating across jurisdictions should maintain strong international legal compliance systems, detailed audit trails and transparent documentation to facilitate lawful regulatory inquiries.