Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has stirred diplomatic tensions by asserting that Canadian intelligence agencies are investigating credible allegations of Indian government involvement in the assassination of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. India has vehemently refuted these claims, labeling them absurd and motivated.

Here is a chronological overview of the India-Canada tension:

On September 19, at 10:40 AM, India responded to Canada’s allegations by expelling a senior Canadian diplomat. This move followed Canada’s expulsion of an Indian diplomat and was accompanied by a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, citing concerns about Canadian diplomats’ interference in India’s internal affairs and anti-India activities.

At 10:36 AM, sources revealed that India’s Ministry of External Affairs was preparing to lodge a strong protest against the Canadian government’s actions.

In the early hours of September 19, India firmly rejected Canada’s allegations, describing them as absurd and motivated. India urged the Canadian government to take legal action against anti-India elements sheltered in Canada.

The White House expressed concern over Trudeau’s allegations, emphasizing its deep concern about the situation.

Canada’s Foreign Minister, Mélanie Joly, acknowledged the expulsion of an Indian diplomat in Canada as a consequence of the allegations, calling it a potential violation of sovereignty.

On September 19, at 1:45 AM IST, Trudeau called for calm within the Indo-Canadian community, acknowledging their concerns and emphasizing the need to remain committed to democratic principles and the rule of law.

Trudeau informed Parliament that Canadian security agencies were actively investigating credible allegations of Indian government involvement in Nijjar’s murder. Canada expressed deep concerns to India and called for cooperation in the investigation.

Relations between Canada and India became strained, leading to the postponement of a planned trade mission to India in September.

During the G20 Summit in India on September 9-10, Trudeau discussed Nijjar’s murder with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi expressed strong concerns over Canada’s handling of the Khalistani movement, which he deemed to promote secessionism and incite violence against Indian diplomats.

On June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was assassinated in Surrey, Canada, on the premises of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib.

On June 8, a Khalistani parade in Canada celebrated the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, drawing criticism from India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The India-Canada tension remains a diplomatic challenge, with allegations and counter-allegations continuing to strain relations between the two nations.

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