India-Canada Diplomatic Ties Worsen Amid Khalistan Dispute

Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have worsened after India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat. This followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suggestion of possible Indian involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, who advocated for Khalistan, was shot outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia on 18 June. India denied allegations and accused Canada of providing shelter to Khalistani terrorists. The Khalistan movement seeks an independent Sikh homeland. The dispute occurs amid Indian pressure on countries with Sikh populations.

Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have worsened after India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat. This followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suggestion of possible Indian involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, who advocated for Khalistan, was shot outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia on 18 June. India denied allegations and accused Canada of providing shelter to Khalistani terrorists. The Khalistan movement seeks an independent Sikh homeland. The dispute occurs amid Indian pressure on countries with Sikh populations.

Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have worsened after India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat. This followed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suggestion of possible Indian involvement in the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, who advocated for Khalistan, was shot outside a Sikh temple in British Columbia on 18 June. India denied allegations and accused Canada of providing shelter to Khalistani terrorists. The Khalistan movement seeks an independent Sikh homeland. The dispute occurs amid Indian pressure on countries with Sikh populations.

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