Posted 9/18/2023, 10:49:00 PM

Canada-India Tensions Rise Over Suspected Assassination of Sikh Activist

Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates India's possible link to the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Prime Minister Trudeau told Parliament he raised the issue with PM Modi at the G20 and considers any Indian government involvement unacceptable.
Canada's national security adviser met Indian counterparts to confront them with the allegations.
Relations between Canada and India have been tense, with trade talks derailed and a trade mission canceled.
Nijjar was a supporter of an independent Sikh homeland who said he was targeted by Indian intelligence agencies.

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