Canada Boots Indian Diplomats Over Crime Allegations

"Canada has just given six Indian diplomats the boot, including their chief representative. Why? Canadian police discovered ties linking the Indian government to some serious crimes on Canadian soil. This isn't the first time Canada has raised concerns about India. Last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of being involved in the murder of a Sikh activist in Canada. India dismissed these allegations as baseless. After Canada voiced its concerns, India recalled its diplomats, citing safety issues. Relations between the two countries have been pretty frosty since last year's accusations.Stewart Wheeler, Canada's envoy in India, told reporters that Canada has concrete evidence linking Indian agents to the murder. He urged India to investigate and offered cooperation. However, India isn't buying it and has asked Canada to share its evidence. The activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was killed in June 2023. He was a prominent figure advocating for an independent Sikh homeland, and India had even labeled him a terrorist before his death. This whole situation is a tangled mess, with both countries accusing each other and recalling diplomats. It's unlikely things will cool down soon. "