Patna, July 9 -- After the US Department of Justice charged gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for allegedly orchestrating the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, called the crackdown a joint effort between the US, Canada, and European nations.

Speaking to ANI, Verma stated that while these countries have reached a specific conclusion, it must still be tested in the courts of law where the arrests were made.

Verma said the findings announced by investigative agencies must ultimately withstand judicial scrutiny. He said investigations into alleged criminal offences are a normal part of law enforcement and, if guilt is established in court, ...