LAHORE – Canada raised fingers at Indian Home Minister Amit Shah for his involvement in plots targeting Sikh separatists on Canadian soil as the diplomatic row between the two sides intensifies.
Canadian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison named Amit in a campaign of violence and intimidation against Sikh separatists during a parliamentary session.
Morrison said W.P journo asked if it (Amit Shah) was that person. I confirmed it was that person, although he did not disclose specific evidence to support the allegations.
New Delhi labeled Sikh separatists as terrorists, emphasising concerns over their calls for independent homeland.
Tensions between Canada and India escalated after Canada’s expulsion of Indian diplomats linked to the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Nijjar. Recent events highlight ongoing issues related to Sikh separatism, with allegations of India’s targeting of Sikh activists abroad, including charges against former Indian intelligence officer Vikash Yadav for a foiled assassination plot.
Earlier, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau condemned the killing, identified six individuals of interest, and requested immunity waivers, which India denied. Tensions escalated with the expulsion of diplomats from both sides, as Trudeau cited evidence of Indian involvement, while India called the accusations politically motivated.
Canada, India expel envoys amid row over New Delhi’s role in Sikh leader’s killing
