In response to diplomatic tension with India related to the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada recently updated its travel warning for its citizens in India.
They have advised their citizens to be cautious due to the increase in “negative feelings towards Canada on social media” following recent events.
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“In the context of recent events in Canada and India, there are calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media. “Remain vigilant and exercise caution,” the Canadian government said in its latest update.
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This advisory follows rising tensions between the two nations, sparked by claims by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the possible involvement of Indian agents in the death of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45.
India vehemently denied Trudeau’s allegations, calling them “absurd” and “motivated.”
In retaliation for Canada’s expulsion of an Indian official linked to the case, India also expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat response.
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Nijjar was killed on June 18 in British Columbia, Canada. India had classified him as a terrorist back in 2020.
Last week, India issued a corresponding advisory to its citizens and students residing in Canada. Additionally, India’s Ministry of External Affairs revealed its decision to suspend all visa categories, including e-visas, for Canadian citizens in response to the serious allegations.
How did the tension start?
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The tension began when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that Canada had provided India with evidence several weeks ago suggesting its involvement in the assassination of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Trudeau urged New Delhi to work constructively with Ottawa to investigate this “very serious matter.”
In response, India has requested that Canada reduce its diplomatic staff in the country, citing the need for equal representation and rank equivalence in mutual diplomatic missions. Canada currently has a larger diplomatic staff presence in India than New Delhi maintains in Canada.
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