Canada's high commission in India said on Thursday that it has decided to temporarily 'adjust' staff presence in the country after some diplomats received threats on social media platforms, adding to spiralling tensions between the two countries.
NEW DELHI, Sept 21 - Canada's high commission in India said on Thursday that it has decided to temporarily "adjust" staff presence in the country after some diplomats received threats on social media platforms, adding to spiralling tensions between the two countries.
Spokespersons for the Canadian high commission and the Indian foreign ministry did not respond to queries on the two developments.earlier this week when Canada said that it was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in June.
"In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats," the Canadian high commission said in a statement.
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