Canadian authorities have arrested suspected gangster Arshdeep Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, in connection with a shooting.

Canadian authorities have arrested suspected gangster Arshdeep Singh Gill, also known as Arsh Dalla, in connection with a shooting. Gill, who gained notoriety in India for his alleged links to organized crime and pro-Khalistan extremism, was apprehended by Halton Regional Police on October 28, according to the Hindustan Times and later confirmed by the Canadian media outlet CTV News. He is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton.

Alleged links with pro-Khalistan figures and crime in Punjab

Gill’s arrest attracted much attention, in part due to his association with pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in Surrey, British Columbia, in June 2022. The Indian government has designated Gill as a terrorist , implicating him in targeted assassinations. terrorism financing and extortion in Punjab. Although Indian authorities have requested his extradition to face charges under Indian anti-terrorism laws, Canadian authorities have yet to act on these requests. Canadian courts have also not considered India’s terrorism charges against him.

Incident leading to Gill’s arrest: investigation into shooting underway

The recent charges stem from a shooting that occurred on October 28. Early in the morning, Guelph police alerted Halton Regional Police after two men arrived at hospital, one of whom was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound believed to have been received during the incident. Halton Region. The other man was unharmed. According to a release from Halton Regional Police Services (HRPS), both men were arrested in connection with the shooting, although their identities were not initially released.

The HRPS Major Crime Bureau has since taken over the investigation, confirming that both suspects were charged with intentionally discharging a firearm. The second suspect, a 25-year-old resident of Halton Hills, and Gill, identified as a 28-year-old resident of Surrey, British Columbia, are currently in custody.

Bail hearing set, alleged gangster faces uncertain legal future in Canada

Gill’s case was officially listed in the court docket, where he was named as Arshdeep Gill. His appearance for a bail hearing or show cause hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. If released on bail, Gill could still face prosecution in Canada and potentially India, should extradition proceedings be considered.

Long-standing allegations and international extradition requests

Gill’s alleged criminal activities attracted the attention of the Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA), which officially designated him as a terrorist in January 2023. The NIA has accused him of various criminal activities related to Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), an organization associated with the pro-Khalistan movement. Indian officials have reportedly raised these concerns with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) since 2022. Gill is believed to have taken a leadership role within the KTF following the death of Nijjar or maintain close ties with the group. Despite these serious allegations, they have not been the subject of Canadian legal proceedings, leaving questions about their verifiability in Canadian courts.