Gangster Goldy Brar claims responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
A leaked audio recording has emerged in which gangster Goldy Brar claims responsibility for the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Nijjar was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in British Columbia. In the audio, Brar alleges that he targeted Nijjar because individuals involved in the death of his brother had been residing at Nijjar's property. Brar further claims that he refrained from attacking inside a religious site out of respect for the location.
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What Happened
Gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. In a leaked audio recording, Brar is heard speaking to Paramjit Singh, also known as Pamma, regarding the incident. Brar states that he orchestrated the attack because individuals responsible for his brother's death had been staying at Nijjar's residence. He asserts that he could not overlook the situation due to the involvement of those individuals in his brother's death.
Brar further explains in the recording that he exercised restraint by not firing shots inside a religious site out of respect for the premises. He suggests that he could have targeted others, such as Arsh Dalla, had he chosen to act within the religious site. Nijjar was previously shot dead by unidentified gunmen in British Columbia in 2023, an event that had previously led to allegations directed at Indian agencies.
Key Facts
- Goldy Brar claimed in a leaked audio recording that he was responsible for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed by unidentified gunmen in British Columbia in 2023.
- Brar alleged that individuals involved in his brother's death had stayed at Nijjar's property.
- Brar stated he avoided firing inside a religious site out of respect for the location.
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