US charges imprisoned Indian gang leader with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist

The U.S. has leveled serious charges against Lawrence Bishnoi, the head of an infamous Indian criminal gang, and his North American associate, accusing them of orchestrating the 2023 assassination of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. This incident has severely strained diplomatic ties between Canada and India, with Canada alleging that India's government was involved, a claim New Delhi has vehemently denied. The charges highlight the growing international concern over cross-border crime and the influence of organized crime, especially when it intersects with political and diplomatic affairs.