In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Canada and India have each expelled six diplomats in retaliation for the June 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canadian officials have accused the Indian government of being involved in the crime, leading to a diplomatic stand-off between the two nations.
The tit-for-tat expulsions come after Canadian authorities uncovered evidence of ongoing criminal activity linked to the Indian government. India, in turn, rejected Canada’s claims and retaliated by expelling an equal number of Canadian diplomats.