In an important development, Canadian authorities have apprehended a group of individuals linked to the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The group, which includes two suspects directly involved in Nijjar’s killing, was detained by police in Canada.

According to Canadian media reports, the suspects are also connected to three additional murders, indicating a wider criminal network. The police are expected to hold a press conference soon to share further details about the arrests and the ongoing investigation.

This breakthrough brings hope to the family and community of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who have been seeking justice for his tragic killing. The swift action by Canadian law enforcement is a testament to their commitment to combating violence and upholding the rule of law.

As the investigation unfolds, more information will come to light about the motives and actions of the suspects.

The news broke days after the White House expressed concern about the reported role of the Indian intelligence service in assassination plots in Canada and the United States.

The presence of Sikh separatist groups in Canada has long frustrated New Delhi. Nijjar was labeled a "terrorist" by India.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in September that Canadian authorities were pursuing allegations linking Indian government agents to the murder of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen. New Delhi rejected Trudeau's claim as "absurd."

CTV and Global News first reported the news of those arrested on Friday, with CTV saying all three were Indian nationals.

Neither the RCMP nor the Indian mission in Ottawa were immediately available for comment.

Canada had been pressing India to cooperate in its investigation. Last November, US authorities said an Indian government official had directed the plot in the attempted murder of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist and dual citizen of the US and Canada.