Canada expels Indian diplomat amid allegations of operative involvement in assassination
Canada expels Indian diplomat amid allegations of involvement in Khalistani leader's murder
The stormy relationship between India and Canada has escalated, with Canada expelling a high-ranking Indian diplomat in retaliation to the assassination of noted Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The dismissal coincides with an ongoing probe into what Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, has termed as “credible allegations of a connection” between Indian government operatives and the late Khalistani leader. Trudeau has revealed that Canadian security agencies have been diligently following these allegations for several weeks, thus raising questions about the possible involvement of Indian government operatives in the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This development has put a strain on the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
In focus – Canada’s Allegations: Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Khalistan terrorist at the centre of the diplomatic wrangle between India and Canada?
The White House has voiced “serious concern” regarding Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s charges implicating Indian government operatives in the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia in June. Trudeau had referred to “credible allegations of a possible connection,” but the Indian side rejected the claim as “ridiculous and politically motivated.” This unfolding situation underscores the diplomatic tensions between the United States, Canada, and India in light of the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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That concludes our morning briefing for today. Stay tuned for the afternoon updates.
