B.C. Sikhs react to RCMP allegations linking India to violent crimes in Canada [Video]

Members of B.C.’s Sikh community are speaking out following the stunning RCMP allegations that Indian diplomats are linked to violent crimes on Canadian soil.

Representatives of the Guru Nanak Sikh temple – as well as those close to Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president who was shot dead last year – said they feel vindicated by the developments in the RCMP’s investigation.

The force announced Monday it has evidence of India’s alleged involvement in crimes, including homicide and extortion, targeting the Sikh separatist movement.

The Canadian government has now expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, creating a diplomatic firestorm between the two countries. India responded by announcing it is expelling six Canadian diplomats, including the top two stationed in New Delhi.

The RCMP’s latest allegations come as no surprise to some members of the Sikh community who have faced numerous threats, including Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the spokesperson for Sikhs …