Canada Denies India Link to Nijjar Murder

Canada has officially denied reports linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to criminal activities in Canada, including the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The allegations were initially reported by The Globe and Mail, citing unnamed Canadian officials who believed Modi and senior Indian officials were aware of the plots. However, Nathalie G. Drouin, Canada's National Security Advisor, stated that the government is not aware of any evidence supporting these claims, calling such suggestions speculative and inaccurate. This statement follows diplomatic tensions, with India rejecting the allegations as ludicrous and part of a smear campaign. Despite the expulsion of six Indian diplomats from Canada over related allegations, Canadian authorities maintain that there is no direct evidence linking the Indian leadership to the incidents. The issue has further strained the already tense relations between Canada and India.