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India’s R&AW Agent Goes on Trial in Germany for Spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris

August 27, 2020 | By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

Frankfurt, Germany: An Indian citizen is accused of spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities in Germany for New Delhi’s secret services went on trial in Frankfurt on Tuesday.

The suspect, identified as 54-year-old Balvir Singh, is accused of working for the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s foreign intelligence agency, from at least January 2015.

Prosecutors say he “obtained information about figures in the Sikh opposition scene and the Kashmiri movement and their relatives in Germany, and passed this on to his handlers who were working at the Indian consulate general in Frankfurt”.

A total of 10 hearings before the regional superior court are scheduled, with the trial due to conclude on October 29.

Watch Sikh Siyasat’s Exclusive Talk with Frankfurt based Bhai Gurcharan Singh Goraya about Trials of R&AW Agency in Germany for Spying on Sikhs:-

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Related Topics: Indian State, Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Sikh Diaspora, Sikh News Germany, Sikhs in Germany

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