Trudeau's accusations against India: Escalating tensions and diplomatic fallout

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has recently stirred a major diplomatic controversy by accusing "Indian government agents" of being involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. These allegations have strained relations between Canada and India, leading to a series of tit-for-tat actions and escalating tensions. In this article, we will break down the key developments in this unfolding diplomatic crisis.

Trudeau's accusations

Trudeau initially linked Nijjar's killing to India, asserting that Canada had shared "credible allegations" with Indian authorities. This claim was met with a stern denial from India, which requested specific evidence to support these allegations.

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Escalating diplomatic crisis

In response to Trudeau's accusations, both countries took retaliatory measures, including the expulsion of diplomats. India suspended visa services, citing "security threats" to its missions in Canada, further exacerbating the diplomatic tension.

Crackdown on Khalistani activities

India's anti-terror agency seized the properties of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who heads the banned 'Sikhs for Justice' organization. Pannun had urged Indo-Canadian Hindus to leave Canada amid the diplomatic crisis.

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Accusations of diplomatic interference

India accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs and requested a reduction in the size of the Canadian diplomatic mission in India, which exceeded India's own presence in Canada.