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Canada Won’t Confirm Probe Into Goldy Brar’s Nijjar Role

Canada Won’t Confirm Probe Into Goldy Brar’s Nijjar Role
EXCLUSIVE: Goldy Brar ‘subject of investigation’, says Canada, but won’t confirm probe into link with Nijjar killing · thestatesman.com

Canadian police have heard about a recording linked to Goldy Brar and Paramjit Singh Pamma.

In the recording, Brar allegedly says he helped arrange Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.

He reportedly gives drug trafficking as the reason.

Police have not said whether the recording is real.

They also have not confirmed whether Brar is being investigated specifically for Nijjar’s killing.

The police say they avoid discussing evidence while court proceedings are continuing.

They say this rule applies to everyone, not just Brar.

The issue is important because Nijjar’s death caused a serious disagreement between India and Canada.

Key facts

Police agency
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Recording
A purported audio recording allegedly features Goldy Brar discussing Nijjar’s homicide with Paramjit Singh Pamma.
Alleged admission
Brar purportedly says he and his team had to kill Nijjar.
Reported motive
The recording allegedly attributes the killing to Nijjar’s involvement in drug trafficking and promotion of drug abuse.
Police position
The RCMP said it cannot confirm, deny, authenticate, or assess the evidentiary value of the recording.
Investigation status
The RCMP suggested Brar may be the subject of an investigation but generally confirms investigations only when criminal charges are filed.
Legal proceedings
Proceedings related to the matter remain before the British Columbia Supreme Court.

Quotes

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canada’s federal police force, commenting on the reported recording.

“The interpretation suggested in your question is not correct. The RCMP’s position reflects longstanding principles that apply to all active investigations and ongoing court proceedings”
thestatesman.com
“The RCMP is aware of reports regarding an audio recording circulating online that purportedly involves an individual discussing the homicide of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.”
thestatesman.com

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