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A Comprehensive Report with Responses from the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Pakistan
Special Analysis: National Security and a Changing India
Between 2023 and February 15, 2026, reports indicate that nearly 50 individuals alleged to have been on India’s terror list or associated with anti-India activities were killed in different countries. In many of these cases, the attacks were officially attributed to “unknown assailants.”
2023: The Beginning of a Diplomatic Crisis
Canada – June 18, 2023
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead near Vancouver.
🔹 Canadian Prime Minister told Parliament:
“There are credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India and the killing.”
🔹 India’s responded:
“The allegations are absurd and politically motivated.”
Canada expelled an Indian diplomat following the statement, and India responded by expelling a Canadian diplomat.
United States – October 2023
Gurpatwant singh pannun An alleged assassination plot targeting came under investigation in the United States.
🔹 The conducted an inquiry.
🔹 The U.S. Department of Justice stated:
“The United States will not tolerate assassination plots on U.S. soil.”
India maintained that such actions would be contrary to government policy and said the matter was under review.
2024–2025: A Series of Killings in Pakistan
From 2024 through 2025, multiple individuals in Pakistan allegedly linked to anti-India activities were reported killed in attacks attributed to unidentified assailants.
Reported examples include:
- Shahid Latif
- Dawood Malik
- Abu Qasim Kashmiri
- Bashir Ahmed Peer
🔹 Pakistan’s military media wing, , stated:
“There appears to be a systematic pattern targeting individuals linked to anti-India activities.”
India officially rejected the allegations, describing them as “baseless propaganda.”
2026: Developments up to February 15
Between January and mid-February 2026, additional killings were reported in Pakistan, including:
- Lashkar commander Abdul Khafar
- Imran Dayal
- Muhammad Sim Gujjar
Media reports suggested these individuals were listed on India’s terror watch lists. However, no international investigation has conclusively established responsibility in these cases.
United Kingdom’s Response
Following the death of in the U.K., sections of the media speculated about possible Indian involvement. However, the British government has not formally accused India.
The U.K. Home Office stated:
“We take all security threats seriously and will investigate any credible information.”
Key Allegation: The “Mossad Model”
Some Pakistani political leaders and media outlets have alleged that India’s external intelligence agency, , operates abroad following a model similar to Israel’s , conducting targeted operations overseas.
India has officially denied these accusations.
International Repercussions
Canada
- Diplomatic expulsions
- Ongoing investigation
United States
- Criminal indictment
- Security warnings
Pakistan
- Repeated allegations of “targeted killings”
- Indirect accusations against India
United Kingdom
- No formal accusation
- Security assessments ongoing
Special Analysis: National Security and a Changing India
Security analysts argue that India’s national security posture has evolved significantly since the 2016 “surgical strikes” and the 2019 Balakot airstrike. The country is seen as adopting a more assertive “proactive deterrence” approach against terrorism.
India has never officially acknowledged conducting targeted operations in foreign countries. However, some international security observers suggest:
- India’s counter-terror strategy has become more assertive.
- Greater scrutiny is being directed at anti-India networks operating overseas.
At the same time, experts warn that any covert operation conducted on foreign soil—if proven—could have serious diplomatic and legal consequences under international law.
Conclusion
From 2023 to February 15, 2026, reports indicate that nearly 50 individuals alleged to be linked to anti-India activities have been killed worldwide.
However:
- India’s involvement has not been legally established in these cases.
- Several investigations remain ongoing.
- India has denied most allegations.
