Who is Arsh Dalla? ‘Most wanted’ Khalistan terrorist arrested in Canada
Canadian authorities have reportedly apprehended Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Singh, also known as Arsh Dalla, following a shooting incident last month.
However, neither Canadian nor Indian officials have officially confirmed the arrest, with Indian authorities still working to verify these claims.
According to intelligence sources, Dalla’s arrest is linked to a shooting that occurred on October 28 in Milton town.
Who is Arsh Dalla?
- Dalla is one of the
India’s most wanted criminal and a close aide of slain Khalistani terroristHardeep Singh Nijjar . - After Nijjar’s death by unknown assailants, Dalla assumed leadership of the
Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). He earned his place on India’s ‘most wanted’ list after orchestrating a Hindu man’s murder in Delhi in December 2022. - Dalla claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of Congress leader Baljinder Singh Balli at his Punjab residence in September 2023.
- Intelligence sources confirm that Dalla has been living in Canada with his spouse, though his current detention status remains uncertain, with sources suggesting he has been released.
- Since fleeing to Canada in July 2020, Dalla has been implicated in numerous serious offences, including murder, extortion, and targeted killings, with over 13 FIRs registered against him.
- Authorities allege that Dalla has been channelling funds from Canada to associates in India to facilitate various criminal activities.
- Indian authorities first noticed Dalla after his involvement in the murders of two Dera Sacha Sauda followers in 2020 and 2021. Operating from Canada for four years, he is wanted by the NIA and police forces in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab, and is suspected of orchestrating multiple
targeted killings in Punjab . - In January 2022, the Union home ministry (MHA) designated Dalla as a terrorist due to his alleged involvement in murders, extortion, terror funding, targeted killings, and other
terrorist activities .
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