Canada says it suspects India involved in Sikh leader murder; New Delhi dismisses allegations

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OTTAWA – Canada said on Monday it was “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to thePrime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an emergency statement to the House of Commons that any involvement of a foreign government in the killing of a Canadian citizen was “an unacceptable violation of our sovereignty”.

Mr Trudeau said “Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the government of India” and Mr Nijjar’s death. Canada also expelled India’s top intelligence agent in the country on Monday, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said. She did not provide details.Mr Trudeau’s comments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Canada and India.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the G-20 leaders’ summit in New Delhi on Sept 9, 2023. PHOTO: AFP

 

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