Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated Canada’s commitment to the ‘One India’ policy and its support for India’s territorial integrity amidst the escalating diplomatic row between the two countries. He expressed concern over alleged interference and violence within Canada potentially linked to the Indian government, highlighting the need to protect Canadian sovereignty and safety.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has stated that they have not received any request for consular access from Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national extradited to the US for an alleged murder-for-hire plot against Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. While Gupta’s family has contacted the MEA, the US has asserted they will not tolerate attempts to silence or harm its citizens.
The Indian government has denied Australian journalist Avani Dias’ allegations that she was forced to leave the country due to her reporting on Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. The government claims that she violated visa rules and her allegations are ‘mischievous and misleading.’
