In a shocking turn of events, Sukha Deneke, a well-known figure associated with the Moga district gang in India, was brutally murdered on the night of Wednesday, September 20th, in Canada. According to reports by India Today, Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang has claimed responsibility for the assassination.
Sukha Deneke, also known as Sukhdool Singh, was a prominent member of the Moga district gang in Punjab, India. However, he managed to evade Indian authorities and sought refuge in Canada in 2017, allegedly using forged documents. During his time in Canada, he is believed to have become affiliated with the Khalistan terrorist group led by Arsh Dalla, further complicating his criminal associations.
This development unfolds against a backdrop of strained relations between India and Canada, exacerbated by the recent assassination of another individual linked to the Khalistani movement, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Surrey earlier this year, causing tensions to escalate between the two nations. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused India of involvement in Nijjar’s murder, leading to the expulsion of an Indian diplomat from Canada. In response, India vehemently denied any involvement and called the accusations “absurd and politically motivated,” resulting in the reciprocal expulsion of the Canadian intelligence services’ India station chief.
Fearing for the safety of its citizens, the Canadian government has issued an updated travel advisory, cautioning against non-essential travel to certain regions within Canada, including Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, and Punjab, due to safety concerns.
In a countermeasure, India has raised its alert level for its citizens residing in Canada, urging them to exercise extreme caution. This move comes in response to what India views as a disturbing increase in “politically-condoned” hate crimes targeting Indian nationals and diplomats in Canada.
Of particular significance is the emergence of Arsh Dalla’s name in the latest list released by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA). This list comprises individuals identified as criminals and Khalistani terrorists with ties to Canada. Notable names on this list also include Goldy Brar and Lakhbir Singh Linda, the latter being a known Khalistani terrorist linked to the Punjab RPG incident.
This incident underscores the complex and sensitive issues surrounding the Khalistan movement and its far-reaching impact on international relations. Authorities in both India and Canada face the challenging task of navigating and preserving diplomatic ties amidst these ongoing developments.
For more details on Sukha Deneke’s murder, please refer to our previous article : Notorious Punjab Gangster Linked to Khalistan Movement Gunned Down in Canada – News Pro TV
