The Indian Ministry stated that the safety of its diplomats was endangered by Canada’s actions, citing an atmosphere of extremism and violence. As a response, India has chosen to withdraw its ambassador and targeted diplomats from Canada and reserved the right to take further steps against the Canadian government’s alleged support for extremism and separatism.
Tensions between India and Canada rose after Nijjar, a proponent of a separate Khalistani state, was killed outside a Sikh temple. Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations linking the Indian government to the killing, India dismissed the claims as “absurd” and criticized the lack of evidence provided. The situation continues to escalate between the two countries as the diplomatic dispute unfolds.