India Dismisses Canada’s Accusation Regarding Diplomat Expulsion:
In response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s recent expulsion of a high-ranking Indian diplomat over allegations related to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a figure associated with Khalistani terrorism, India has vehemently refuted the accusations. Arindam Bagchi, the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, issued a statement denouncing Canada’s claims as unfounded and driven by hidden agendas.
India’s official statement firmly rejected Canada’s allegations:
We have noted and dismissed the statements made by the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament and by their Foreign Minister.
Accusations of the Government of India’s involvement in any acts of violence in that country are baseless and appear to be motivated by ulterior motives. Similar allegations were previously made by the Canadian Prime Minister to our Prime Minister and were unequivocally dismissed.
We are a democratic nation with a strong commitment to the rule of law.
Such unverified allegations seem intended to divert attention away from Khalistani terrorists and extremists who have found refuge in Canada and continue to pose a threat to India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Canadian Government’s lack of action on this matter has been an ongoing and persistent concern.
The fact that Canadian political figures have openly expressed sympathy for such elements is a matter of serious concern.
Canada’s history of tolerating various illegal activities, including murders, human trafficking, and organized crime, is not a new issue.
We reject any efforts to link the Government of India to these developments.
We call on the Government of that country to swiftly and effectively take legal measures against all anti-India elements operating from their territory.”
Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the individual in question, had been leading the Khalistani Tiger Force and the Canadian branch of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ). He was fatally shot near a gurdwara in Surrey by unidentified assailants in June.
Nijjar had been sought by Indian authorities for his purported role as the “architect” of the Khalistani Tiger Force, an organization designated as a terrorist group in India.
The circumstances surrounding his death have sparked a diplomatic dispute between India and Canda, with India firmly denying any involvement in the incident and calling for action against those who pose a security threat from Canadian soil.
