India Protests Canadian Surveillance of Diplomats

Indian consular officials in Canada were informed they are under audio and video surveillance, prompting strong objections from New Delhi.

Indian diplomats in Canada were notified by Canadian authorities that their private communications are being intercepted and they are under audio and video surveillance.
India lodged a formal protest with the Canadian High Commission, calling the surveillance a violation of diplomatic norms and provisions.
The Ministry of External Affairs stated that such actions exacerbate the already tense environment for Indian consular officials in Canada, citing extremism and violence concerns.
The Canadian government has reportedly expressed an inability to provide security for Indian consular camps against extremist elements, raising further concerns for safety.
India-Canada relations have been strained following allegations by Canada linking Indian agents to the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has strongly denied.