The escalating diplomatic conflict between India and Canada has taken a dramatic turn, with India adding a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) official, Sandeep Singh Sidhu, to its list of fugitive terrorists sought for deportation. This move follows a series of accusations from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who alleged that Indian diplomats were involved in targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.
The inclusion of Sidhu on the list of wanted terrorists is a significant escalation of the conflict, which began after the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Trudeau and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police publicly accused Indian diplomats of sharing information about Sikh separatists with the Indian government, directly implicating them in the targeting of individuals on Canadian soil.
India’s decision to add Sidhu to its list of wanted individuals, labelled as a ‘fugitive terrorist,’ underscores the gravity of the situation and the deep mistrust that has emerged between the two nations. This move is likely to further strain relations and escalate tensions between India and Canada, which are already at a historic low.
The escalating conflict has raised concerns about the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It remains to be seen how both nations will navigate this complex situation and whether they can find a way to repair the fractured relationship. The incident highlights the delicate balance of national security and diplomatic relations in a globalized world, where transnational issues can easily spill over into international conflicts.