Australia Raises Concerns Over India's Actions in Canada

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has expressed serious concerns over allegations that India's intelligence agency, RAW, is involved in targeting Sikh activists in Canada, specifically in connection with the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. During a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, Wong reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to the rule of law and judicial independence while supporting Canada's investigation into these claims. Reports indicate that Indian diplomats allegedly provided information about Sikh separatists to organized crime groups, resulting in violent acts against them. India has denied these allegations, labeling them as 'baseless', and raised concerns over the surveillance of its diplomats in Canada. The issue has escalated with the U.S. also charging an Indian employee for a plot against a Sikh leader in New York, indicating a broader pattern of intimidation. Wong assured Australia's Sikh community of their safety and respect within the country, while Jaishankar condemned the surveillance of Indian diplomats and recent incidents of violence against Hindu sites in Canada.