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Leaked audio allegedly features Goldy Brar claiming responsibility for Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.
Several reports say the clip was shared on social media and could not be independently verified.
One report says Brar allegedly spoke to Paramjit Singh Pamma and referred to drug-related activities or drug trafficking.
Another report says Canadian investigators found no evidence connecting Indian officials to the murder.
Why it mattersAcknowledging responsibility for a high-profile transnational assassination escalates diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.
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One account adds that the timing comes amid a law enforcement crackdown on transnational crime syndicates.