Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accuses the government of India of being responsible for the fatal shooting of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his concerns and called for investigation into the potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of a Sikh-Canadian activist, emphasizing that any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil is an unacceptable violation of sovereignty.
India has rejected allegations by the Canadian government that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, dismissing the claims as "absurd" and "motivated."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations of Indian government agents being linked to the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have strained relations between India and Canada, impacting trade talks and potentially affecting the economic interests of Sikh families in India's state of Punjab, who have relatives in Canada.
Canada's allegation of India's involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader may have a limited economic impact but highlights the complications of de-risking from China and diversifying critical raw material supplies, while also prompting concerns about Indian-led bids in Canada and raising geopolitical tensions between the two countries.
The Canadian government worked closely with the United States on intelligence suggesting Indian agents were potentially involved in the murder of a Sikh leader in British Columbia, leading to strained diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
Tensions between India and Canada escalate over the murder of a Sikh leader, with each nation expelling one of the other's diplomats and Canada investigating potential involvement of Indian government agents in the murder, prompting India to urge its nationals in Canada, especially students, to exercise caution.
The murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Najjar has intensified tensions between Canada and India, raising questions about the involvement of Canada's allies; Japan is preparing for a potential recurrence of the Great Kanto earthquake after 100 years; and country music is experiencing a surge in popularity among young people.
The White House expresses concern over allegations of Indian agents' involvement in the murder of a Khalistani terrorist in Canada and urges India to cooperate in the investigation.
Canada is believed to have evidence linking Indian officials and diplomats to an extraterritorial assassination on its soil, causing escalating tensions between the two countries.
India has accused Canada's government of failing to act on evidence of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's crimes, despite sharing the information "countless times."
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged India to cooperate with Canada and ensure accountability in the investigation over the killing of a Sikh separatist, following accusations of Indian involvement by Ottawa.
Amid the India-Canada standoff, US Ambassador to Canada David Cohen stated that "shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners" led Canada to claim a potential link between Indian government agents and the killing of a pro-Khalistan separatist leader.
Canadian Defence Minister emphasizes the need to defend the law and conduct a thorough investigation amid the challenging relationship between India and Canada, while top government sources suggest Canada may curb protests by K-gang in Surrey.
Canada's defense minister, Bill Blair, affirmed Canada's commitment to pursuing partnerships with India while the investigation into the killing of a Khalistani leader continues, despite tensions between the two countries arising from allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of potential Indian involvement in the killing.
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has responded to allegations made by Canada regarding India's potential involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist, stating that it is not the policy of the Indian government and that they are open to examining specific and relevant information in the case.
The State Department is actively working with Canada and engaging with the Indian Government to encourage cooperation in resolving the India-Canada dispute, as highlighted by spokesperson Matthew Miller.
India and Canada are facing increasing diplomatic tensions over the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardip Singh Nijjar, causing concerns from other countries including the UK, which has called for de-escalation and respect for the rule of law.
The geopolitical rift between Canada and India has escalated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of a Canadian Sikh activist, leading to accusations from India that Canada supports "anti-India activities" and harbors terrorists, with Canada's allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network now considering their next moves.
The United States and Britain have urged India not to insist on Canada reducing its diplomatic presence in response to Canada's allegations of Indian involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist, expressing concern about the departure of Canadian diplomats and calling for cooperation in the ongoing investigation.
The investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia is facing difficulties, with the possibility that those involved have already left the country, making it more challenging to identify the culprits, according to Robert Fife, Ottawa bureau chief of Canada's The Globe and Mail newspaper.
