Canada Withdraws Dozens of Diplomats from India Amid Escalating Dispute over Sikh Separatist Leader's Murder

Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India after India threatened to revoke their status unilaterally. This is due to a dispute over Trudeau's claim that Indian agents may have been involved in a Sikh separatist leader's murder in Canada.

Trudeau said the Indian government's actions are making life difficult for millions in both countries by contravening basic diplomatic principles.

The expulsion of diplomats will hamper travel, trade, and make things difficult for Indian students in Canada. Around 2 million Canadians have Indian heritage.

India rejected the idea it violated diplomatic norms. It cited the much higher number of Canadian diplomats in India and their "interference".

The U.S. has urged India not to reduce Canada's diplomatic presence and to cooperate in Canada's investigation.