Five Eyes Partners Decline to Publicly Condemn India Over Canadian's Killing Despite Shared Intelligence

Shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners helped Canada link Indian agents to killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, per US envoy to Canada.
Canada asked closest allies, including US, to condemn Nijjar's murder before PM Trudeau's statement, request was denied.
India rejects allegations, wants Canada to act on Khalistan separatists and share specific information.
US and other Five Eyes partners monitoring situation, want accountability and India to cooperate in Canadian probe.
Issue expected to figure in Jaishankar's meetings with US officials during upcoming visit.

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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.

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Five Eyes Partners Decline to Publicly Condemn India Over Canadian's Killing Despite Shared Intelligence

Shared intelligence among Five Eyes partners helped Canada link Indian agents to killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, per US envoy to Canada.
Canada asked closest allies, including US, to condemn Nijjar's murder before PM Trudeau's statement, request was denied.
India rejects allegations, wants Canada to act on Khalistan separatists and share specific information.
US and other Five Eyes partners monitoring situation, want accountability and India to cooperate in Canadian probe.
Issue expected to figure in Jaishankar's meetings with US officials during upcoming visit.

indianexpress.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/18/2023

Trudeau Raises 'Deep Concerns' with Modi over Killing of Sikh Activist in Canada Linked to Indian Agents

9/19/2023

India-Canada Ties Strained After Trudeau's Murder Accusations; $6.5B Trade Deal on Hold

9/19/2023

Canada Shares Intelligence with US Linking India to Killing of Sikh Leader, Straining Ties with India

9/22/2023

Canada Alleges Indian Officials' Role in Sikh Activist's Killing; Both Countries Expel Diplomats Amid Escalating Row

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.

9/22/2023

U.S. Urges India to Cooperate with Canada's Investigation into Murder of Canadian Citizen Allegedly by Indian Agents

9/24/2023

Canada Affirms Commitment to India Despite Ongoing Tensions over Khalistani Extremist's Death

10/4/2023

India's secretive spy agency RAW faces scrutiny abroad as its power grows at home

10/15/2023

India Protests Trudeau's Claim of Involvement in Canadian Sikh Activist's Death, Highlighting Ongoing Tensions over Khalistan Movement