Canadian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs David Morrison testified that he confirmed to the Washington Post the name of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with allegations of intelligence-gathering operations against Canadians. During a recent committee hearing, Morrison explained that a journalist reached out to him, and he verified the identity of the person involved.

The report, citing unnamed sources, claimed that Shah was one of the senior officials who authorized missions targeting Sikh separatists in Canada. While the Home Ministry has not responded to these specific claims, it has previously dismissed similar allegations from Canada as unfounded.

Before the hearing, Canada had refrained from naming Shah, maintaining that the "plot could be traced back to the highest levels of the Indian government."

In the midst of these developments, the U.S.-based group Sikhs for Justice, which advocates for the creation of Khalistan, has taken a stance against Shah. Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the group's legal counsel, released a statement demanding Shah's prosecution.

Pannun accused Shah of using India's security agencies to target pro-Khalistan activists, suggesting that the killing of Sikh extremist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada was part of a broader strategy carried out under Shah's direction.

Pannun has made various claims in the past, alleging that India’s consulates in the U.S. and Canada were operating a "spy network." He also asserted that he was in contact with Canadian officials to provide evidence against India, though no concrete proof has been presented.

Earlier, Nathalie Drouin, the prime minister’s national security adviser, admitted to the committee that Canada had shared classified information with a U.S. newspaper to ensure their perspective was accurately represented. She emphasized that they engaged with a reputable international news outlet to clarify the situation.

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