India-Canada Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Over Khalistani Links

Indian envoy Sanjay Verma accuses Canada of harboring Khalistani extremists amid allegations of Indian involvement in a murder case.

Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma was recalled after being labeled a 'person of interest' by Canada in the murder investigation of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Verma claims that Canadian authorities have not provided any evidence linking Indian agents to the Nijjar murder, despite repeated accusations from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The Indian envoy alleges that Khalistani extremists have significant political influence in Canada and are supported by the Canadian government.
Verma describes incidents of intimidation and violence by Khalistani groups in Canada, including a personal attack with a sword during a public event.
The diplomatic row has led to reciprocal expulsions of diplomats between India and Canada, further straining bilateral relations.