Canadian authorities have reportedly detained Arshdeep Singh, also known as Arsh Dalla, a notorious Khalistani terrorist and one of India's most-wanted criminals, in connection with a recent shootout in Milton, according to Indian security sources. Dalla, believed to have participated in an armed incident on October 27 or 28, has been under the watch of Indian agencies, who confirmed his arrest through trusted information networks.

Dalla, identified as a key leader of the Khalistani Tiger Force and a possible successor to the late extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, has resided in Canada with his wife. Local law enforcement, led by Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS), is investigating his suspected role in the shootout. Indian officials are closely following these developments, aiming to coordinate with Canadian authorities for additional insights and potential extradition or cooperation.

In September, Dalla publicly claimed responsibility for the killing of Congress leader Baljinder Singh Balli, who was fatally shot in Punjab’s Moga district. Dalla had accused Balli of damaging his life and of actions leading to his mother's detention, which, he claimed, pushed him toward violence and vengeance.

Listed as a top target on the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) terrorism list, Dalla has allegedly managed several violent campaigns in Punjab from abroad, including multiple targeted killings. The Punjab Police have disrupted several of his terror cells, seizing explosives, weapons, and other armaments, and apprehending his close associates.

This high-profile arrest comes on the heels of an attack by Khalistani radicals on a Hindu temple in Canada, sparking Indian outrage and subsequent protests by Hindu groups. Relations between Canada and India have remained tense since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims last year that Indian agents might have been linked to the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, accusations firmly rejected by India.