Canada has issued a stern advisory to its citizens in India, urging them to exercise vigilance amidst escalating tensions between Ottawa and New Delhi. The source of this diplomatic strife can be traced back to an astonishing claim made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who asserted that the Indian government was responsible for the orchestrated murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The deterioration in relations between these two nations has culminated in the expulsion of high-ranking diplomats on both sides, a direct consequence of the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response, Canada has taken the proactive step of cautioning its citizens who may be traveling to South Asian nations. Specifically, the Canadian government has advised against any travel to Indian-occupied Kashmir due to the prevailing and unpredictable security situation.
In its advisory, Canada has highlighted the potential threats of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest, and kidnapping, urging its citizens to avoid participation in gatherings and demonstrations. This cautionary stance reflects the gravity of the situation and underscores the Canadian government's commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens abroad.
The tragic incident that sparked this diplomatic standoff occurred in June of this year when Hardeep Singh Nijjar was fatally shot outside a Gurdwara in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. The international spotlight intensified as Prime Minister Trudeau took the unprecedented step of expelling a senior Indian diplomat, holding New Delhi responsible for the assassination.
Meanwhile, the Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, categorically denied these allegations, further fueling the diplomatic tension that now defines the relationship between these two nations. New Delhi also took the reciprocal action of expelling a senior Canadian diplomat, signaling the depth of the rift between them