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Goldy Brar allegedly claims Nijjar killing

10 sourcesUpdated 22 Aug 2026, 6:16 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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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.
More context

One account adds that the timing comes amid a law enforcement crackdown on transnational crime syndicates.

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that Goldy Brar is said to have claimed responsibility in a leaked audio clip, and that the clip has not been independently verified. The coverage also consistently ties the story to Nijjar’s killing and to broader India-Canada tensions.

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What remains uncertain is the authenticity of the audio and whether the alleged voice can be definitively verified. The reporting could shift if investigators or other evidence confirm or challenge the claim.

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Scroll.in says fugitive gangster Goldy Brar purportedly claimed responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in an audio clip shared on social media. It says The Indian Express could not independently verify the audio. The report also says Brar allegedly told Paramjit Singh Pamma that Nijjar was killed over drug-related activities, while noting the wider context of Trudeau’s past allegations and India’s rejection of them.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Scroll.in
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Hindustan Times and The Times of India both describe a leaked audio clip in which Goldy Brar allegedly claims responsibility for Nijjar’s killing. One report says the clip could not be independently verified and notes Canadian investigators found no evidence connecting Indian officials to the murder. Another says intelligence sources confirmed the voice in the audio belonged to Brar and quotes his claim that Nijjar was targeted for drug trafficking, while linking the story to a crackdown on transnational crime syndicates.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Hindustan Times, The Times of India
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Scroll.in Left source Provisional rating

Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder: Fugitive gangster Goldy Brar claims he killed Khalistan separatist

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Scroll.in reports that fugitive gangster Goldy Brar purportedly claimed responsibility for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in an audio clip shared on social media. The article notes that The Indian Express could not independently verify the audio, in which Brar allegedly tells Paramjit Singh Pamma that Nijjar was killed over drug-related activities. Additionally, the report outlines the historical context of the murder, including Trudeau's previous allegations against Indian agents and India's rejection of those claims.

Hindustan Times Centre source Provisional rating

Gangster Goldy Brar admits to killing Khalistani terrorist Nijjar in Canada? What leaked audio reveals |…

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The Hindustan Times reports that a leaked audio clip features gangster Goldy Brar allegedly claiming responsibility for the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The publication states that it could not independently verify the authenticity of the clip, in which Brar supposedly speaks to Paramjit Singh Pamma about drug abuse. Furthermore, the article mentions that Canadian investigators stated they found no evidence connecting Indian officials to the murder.

The Times of India Centre source Provisional rating

'Killed Nijjar for drug trafficking': Goldy Brar in leaked audio

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The Times of India reports that US-based gangster Goldy Brar allegedly admitted to orchestrating the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a leaked audio conversation with Paramjit Singh Pamma. The article states that intelligence sources confirmed the voice in the audio belonged to Brar, who claimed Nijjar was targeted for involvement in drug trafficking. The publication also notes that the admission coincides with a joint US-Canada law enforcement crackdown targeting transnational crime syndicates.

Daily Pioneer Centre source Reported

Goldy Brar Allegedly Admits Killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Audio Recording

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The Daily Pioneer reports that gangster Goldy Brar allegedly admitted to killing Canadian Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in a leaked audio recording. According to the article, Brar claimed Nijjar was targeted for supporting individuals who used young people to sell drugs. The source notes that Nijjar's June 2023 murder previously sparked a diplomatic crisis between India and Canada after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Indian agents of involvement.