Nephew of Indira Gandhi’s killer arrested in New Zealand: accused of drug smuggling, his family had gone abroad before the assassination of former PM

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The picture is of Baltej Singh, the nephew of Satwant Singh, who assassinated former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi.

The nephew of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s killer has been arrested in Auckland, New Zealand, on charges of drug smuggling. Police recovered 328 KG of methamphetamine in a raid off Manukau in March 2023. These drugs were kept hidden in beer bottles.

The police also arrested a person in the raid. During interrogation, he told his name as Baltej Singh. Investigation revealed that he is the nephew of Satwant Singh, who along with his accomplice Beant Singh had assassinated Indira Gandhi in 1984 after Operation Blue Star.

Satwant Singh’s brother had migrated to New Zealand in 1980.
Satwant Singh’s brother had moved to New Zealand with his family in the year 1980 even before the assassination of Indira Gandhi. He started a grocery shop in Auckland. However, being the nephew of Satwant Singh, Baltej received a lot of attention in the local Gurdwaras in Auckland.

The picture is of Indira Gandhi's bodyguards who assassinated her.

The picture is of Indira Gandhi’s bodyguards who assassinated her.

When Baltej Singh’s property suddenly started increasing in New Zealand, the neighbors suspected him. Baltej’s father became the owner of a real estate firm named Ray White. He has also bought a house worth more than Rs 100 crore. Baltej was handling the work of the firm before his arrest.

The mastermind behind the pro-Khalistan protests Baltej
Sources told news agency ANI that Baltej Singh is the mastermind behind the anti-India and pro-Khalistan protests in New Zealand. Through this he collects money. Currently he is in jail, a case of drug smuggling is going on against him.

Beant Singh, her security guard standing behind Indira Gandhi.

Beant Singh, her security guard standing behind Indira Gandhi.

Please tell that on 31 October 1984, Indira Gandhi was shot dead by two Sikh guards. That day was a very busy schedule for Indira. Peter Ustinov had come to make a documentary on him. A meeting was scheduled with former British PM James Callahan in the afternoon. This was followed by a dinner program with Princess Anne.

At the gate, Indira Gandhi’s security guard Sub-Inspector Beant Singh and Constable Satwant Singh stood with a stengun at the sentry booth. Indira went ahead and said Namaste to Beant and Satwant as usual. Meanwhile, Beant pointed the official revolver of .38 bore at Indira Gandhi. Then Indira said, ‘What are you doing?’ Between the seconds of silence, Beant Singh fires. After this, Satwant Singh also starts firing at Indira.

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