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India Withdraws High Commissioner and Expels Canadian Diplomats Amid Tensions

India Withdraws High Commissioner and Expels Canadian Diplomats Amid Tensions

India has withdrawn its High Commissioner from Canada and asked six senior Canadian diplomats to leave the country by Saturday, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions. The move follows Canada's accusations linking Indian diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Canadian Charge d'Affaires on Thursday evening, where the decision was conveyed. In its statement, the Indian government expressed concerns over the safety of its diplomats in Canada. "We have no faith in the current Canadian Government's commitment to ensure their security," the MEA said, emphasizing that the Trudeau government's actions have placed Indian officials in an atmosphere of "extremism and violence."

This latest development follows Canada's ongoing investigation, which has identified the Indian High Commissioner as a "person of interest" in Nijjar's killing. India has categorically denied any involvement in the death of Nijjar, who was wanted in India for his role in Khalistani extremist activities.

Tensions between the two countries have been escalating for weeks, further straining diplomatic ties. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has doubled down on his allegations, while India has called the accusations baseless and politically motivated.

The decision to expel Canadian diplomats is seen as a retaliatory measure against what India perceives as a serious breach of diplomatic protocol and a failure to ensure the safety of its envoys. With diplomatic relations between the two nations hanging by a thread, the coming days are expected to see further developments as both sides brace for the fallout.

India Withdraws High Commissioner and Expels Canadian Diplomats Amid Tensions

India Withdraws High Commissioner and Expels Canadian Diplomats Amid Tensions

India has withdrawn its High Commissioner from Canada and asked six senior Canadian diplomats to leave the country by Saturday, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions. The move follows Canada's accusations linking Indian diplomats to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Canadian Charge d'Affaires on Thursday evening, where the decision was conveyed. In its statement, the Indian government expressed concerns over the safety of its diplomats in Canada. "We have no faith in the current Canadian Government's commitment to ensure their security," the MEA said, emphasizing that the Trudeau government's actions have placed Indian officials in an atmosphere of "extremism and violence."

This latest development follows Canada's ongoing investigation, which has identified the Indian High Commissioner as a "person of interest" in Nijjar's killing. India has categorically denied any involvement in the death of Nijjar, who was wanted in India for his role in Khalistani extremist activities.

Tensions between the two countries have been escalating for weeks, further straining diplomatic ties. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has doubled down on his allegations, while India has called the accusations baseless and politically motivated.

The decision to expel Canadian diplomats is seen as a retaliatory measure against what India perceives as a serious breach of diplomatic protocol and a failure to ensure the safety of its envoys. With diplomatic relations between the two nations hanging by a thread, the coming days are expected to see further developments as both sides brace for the fallout.

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