Dalla, a Key Aide to Slain Nijjar and Head of Khalistani Tiger Force, Apprehended by Canadian Authorities
Canadian police have arrested Arshdeep Singh, widely known as Arsh Dalla, a top Khalistani terrorist wanted in India for his role in various criminal activities. According to sources in Indian intelligence, Dalla was detained by the Halton Regional Police Service following his suspected involvement in a shootout in Milton, Ontario, on October 27 or 28.
Indian Agencies Closely Tracking Case, Seek Further Details
Indian security agencies, which have been tracking Dalla’s activities, confirmed receiving information about his arrest. They are closely coordinating with Canadian officials to obtain more details regarding the incident and the charges against him.
Acting Head of Khalistani Tiger Force, Successor to Nijjar
Dalla, who resides in Canada with his wife, reportedly took over as acting chief of the Khalistani Tiger Force (KTF) following the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In September, he claimed responsibility for the murder of Congress leader Baljinder Singh Balli in Punjab, citing personal grievances, including an accusation that Balli was involved in police action against Dalla’s mother.
Wanted on India’s NIA Terrorist List for Criminal Orchestrations in Punjab
Dalla has been on India’s National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) most-wanted terrorist list, accused of planning and orchestrating violent activities in Punjab from his Canadian base over the past three to four years. Authorities in Punjab have dismantled several of his alleged terror modules, seizing IEDs, hand grenades, and other arms tied to his network.
Arrest Follows Recent Attack on Canadian Hindu Temple, Rising Indo-Canadian Tensions
Dalla’s arrest comes on the heels of a recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, allegedly by Khalistani extremists, sparking protests by Hindu groups. India condemned the attack and urged Canada to take firm action. Tensions between the two nations have been high since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s controversial allegations last September, suggesting possible Indian involvement in Nijjar’s killing—a claim India strongly refuted.