Who Will Stop India’s Global Assassination Campaign?

By: M A Tahir
India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has increasingly emerged as a shadowy force behind a wave of extrajudicial killings, surveillance, and covert assassinations across multiple continents. What once may have been seen as intelligence-gathering operations has now morphed into what appears to be a global assassination campaign—targeting Kashmiris, Sikhs, Muslims, Bengalis, Arabs, and even Chinese nationals.
From Canada to the United States, from Pakistan to the UAE, and across European and South Asian states, the footprints of RAW’s activities are becoming impossible to ignore. And yet, despite growing evidence and international concern, the global response remains disturbingly passive.
This is not power. This is peril. India’s attempt to project strength through state-sponsored violence is undermining its democracy, fracturing its reputation, and setting the stage for long-term instability. Below is a detailed analysis of both the moral consequences and the evidence-based cases that should alarm every principled nation on Earth.
Canada – The Assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar (June 2023)
In a brazen act on Canadian soil, Sikh activist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia. The incident sparked a diplomatic earthquake when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused the Indian government of involvement, citing intelligence linking Indian diplomats and RAW operatives to the murder. Surveillance footage and intercepted communications further substantiated these claims.
United States – RAW Plot to Assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (2023)
The U.S. Department of Justice revealed a foiled assassination attempt against Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen. Indian national Nikhil Gupta was arrested and charged with conspiring to commit murder-for-hire at the direction of a RAW officer.
Pakistan – The Kulbhushan Jadhav Case (2016–Present)
India’s shadow operations in Pakistan became global headlines with the arrest of Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav, a serving Indian Navy officer working under RAW cover. Captured in Balochistan, Jadhav confessed (on video) to running sabotage and terror networks in Karachi and Gwadar.
India maintains he was kidnapped from Iran, but intelligence evidence—including travel documents, aliases, and contacts—confirmed his deep ties to RAW. The case reached the International Court of Justice, where even the court acknowledged his military background, though the ruling remained limited in scope.
UAE – RAW’s Surveillance and Deportation of Operatives (2018–2021)
The United Arab Emirates deported several Indian nationals suspected of conducting espionage on Pakistani, Kashmiri, and Arab residents. RAW reportedly operated through business and media cover, using Dubai and Sharjah as regional nodes for intelligence gathering.
Germany & Europe – Covert Surveillance and Threats
Across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, RAW is accused of monitoring diaspora activists. Investigative reports from The Guardian, Der Spiegel, and the BBC detailed surveillance operations targeting Sikh and Kashmiri leaders.
Bangladesh – Political Interference and Targeted Elimination
RAW’s long-standing influence in Bangladesh is no secret. It has been accused of backing the ruling Awami League while undermining opposition parties like BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. Allegations include involvement in the 2004 grenade attack on Sheikh Hasina’s rally, though India denies it.
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives – Hiring Local Mercenaries for Targeted Killings
In neighboring South Asian nations, RAW has expanded its footprint by recruiting local mercenaries. A 2017 Sri Lankan intelligence report suggested Indian interference in presidential elections and monitoring of Buddhist nationalist leaders.
United Kingdom – MI5 Alerts on RAW-Linked Threats (2023)
The UK’s domestic intelligence service MI5 raised concerns over threats to Sikh activists linked to RAW operations. The British government was briefed in 2023 about Indian intentions to target pro-Khalistan leaders, prompting internal reviews of diplomatic presence and RAW-linked individuals.
Conclusion: When Silence Equals Complicity
The scale and brazenness of India’s extraterritorial assassination program should alarm every defender of human rights and international law. India is no longer merely a regional power using soft diplomacy—it is now acting like a rogue intelligence operator on the global stage.
The question must now be asked:
How long will the world stay silent? Is the value of human life secondary to strategic alliances?
India’s internal oppression—in Kashmir, Nagaland, Punjab, Manipur, and Assam—mirrors its external aggression. The killing of minorities, dissenters, and political activists is a systemic campaign, not random collateral damage. The same hand that kills abroad also strangles democracy at home.
If India wishes for regional peace and international respect, it must first embrace justice and humanity. A secure Pakistan is not a threat to India—it is a barrier against chaos. Should that barrier fall, the resulting wave of extremism could engulf the very fabric of Indian society.
History warns us: The path of the oppressor always ends in ruin. India must change its course before it is too late—for its own sake and for the sake of global peace.