This allegation was brought to light during a parliamentary session where Canadian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison confirmed to a U.S. newspaper that Shah was implicated in a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh separatists.

The Indian government has dismissed these claims as unfounded and has denied any involvement in such activities.

The allegations come amid strained relations between Canada and India, particularly following the expulsion of Indian diplomats linked to the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.

Historically, Sikh separatists have been labeled as terrorists by India, which has faced a violent insurgency over these demands for an independent state known as Khalistan.

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The tensions have escalated recently, with the U.S. also charging a former Indian intelligence officer in connection with a foiled plot to assassinate another Sikh leader in New York.

The situation continues to test diplomatic relations between Canada, India, and the United States, as officials navigate these serious allegations.