External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed Canada’s allegations of Indian agents’ involvement in the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in British Columbia. Jaishankar stated that India has asked Canada for evidence to support the claims and emphasized the possibility of an investigation. He highlighted concerns about Canada providing space to violent political opinions advocating separatism from India and urged responsible use of freedom of speech.

Jaishankar revealed instances of attacks on Indian diplomats in Canada, stressing the need for responsible freedom of expression. Despite Canada’s allegations, India reiterated its stance, emphasizing the absence of shared evidence. Jaishankar drew parallels to past incidents like the 1985 Air India bombing, illustrating broader concerns about extremism in Canadian politics.

The strained ties between India and Canada stem from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations of potential Indian agent involvement in Nijjar’s killing, leading to India’s suspension of visas for Canadians and a call for diplomatic downsizing. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020, rejecting Trudeau’s allegations as “absurd” and “motivated.”

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