India Protests Surveillance of Diplomats by Canada

India has formally protested to Canada over the surveillance of its consular officials, accusing Ottawa of harassment and intimidation in violation of diplomatic conventions. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Indian diplomats were informed they were under audio and video surveillance, with communications intercepted, amid worsening diplomatic relations following allegations from Canada regarding India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Jaiswal condemned the Canadian government's actions as aggravating an already tense situation, which he described as incompatible with established diplomatic norms. The tensions escalated after Canada's Deputy Foreign Minister accused Indian Home Minister Amit Shah of overseeing a campaign against Sikh separatists in Canada. India has responded by recalling its high commissioner and expelling six Canadian diplomats, warning that such actions could have serious consequences for bilateral relations. The diplomatic rift highlights the ongoing issues surrounding pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian soil and India's concerns over national security.