Canada Removes Diplomats from India Amid Escalating Tensions over Separatist Leader's Killing

Canada has removed 41 diplomats from India after India threatened to revoke their diplomatic immunity. This comes amid a dispute over Canada's allegation of India's involvement in a Sikh separatist's killing.

India had called for reducing Canadian diplomats in India, saying they outnumbered Indian diplomats in Canada. Exceptions were made for 21 diplomats to remain.

Canada says India unilaterally revoking diplomatic immunity violates international law. Canada won't retaliate by revoking Indian diplomats' immunity.

The dispute escalated after Canada's PM said there was credible evidence of Indian involvement in the separatist leader's killing in Canada. India denies involvement.

Tensions have risen with frosty leader meetings, canceled trade mission, visa cancellations. This latest diplomat removal will impact services to citizens of both countries.