India Slams Canada for Sheltering Anti-India Extremists, Calls for Diplomatic Accountability

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed concerns over Canada consistently providing space to anti-India extremists and violence. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated that the interference from Canadian diplomats in India's internal affairs is unacceptable and urged the Canadian government to uphold its obligations under the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations. Bagchi's remarks came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on India to cooperate in the investigation of the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Trudeau emphasized the need for India to take the issue seriously, following the indictment of an Indian national by the US Justice Department for an alleged failed plot toassassinate a US-based leader of the Sikh Separatist Movement. India has rejected previous allegations regarding its involvement in Nijjar's killing and is seeking specific and relevant evidence to assist Canada in concluding the investigation. In response to the charges against the Indian national, India has formed a high-level inquiry committee to address the security concerns raised by the US government.