A bitter diplomatic dispute has ensued between Canada and India following the assassination of a Sikh separatist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Vancouver. Canada has pulled 41 of its diplomats from India after the latter threatened to revoke their diplomatic immunity. This action by India was a reaction to Canada’s allegations that Indian agents might be behind the assassination. The Canadian government has been investigating these 'credible allegations', while India has labeled Nijjar a 'terrorist' and dismissed the allegations as 'absurd'.
This diplomatic row has seen a series of retaliatory measures between the two countries. India has expelled the chief of Canadian intelligence in India, issued travel warnings, stopped visa issuance to Canadians, and downsized Canada's diplomatic presence in India. On the other hand, Canada has paused talks on a proposed trade treaty with India. The situation escalated to a point where the U.S. State Department urged India not to insist on Canada reducing its diplomatic presence in the country.
The ongoing dispute reflects a broader geopolitical tension and could potentially impact bilateral trade and diplomatic relations between Canada and India. This issue also sheds light on the historical and ongoing tensions surrounding Sikh separatist movements and their international implications. The diplomatic row also brings attention to the role and responsibilities of diplomatic missions, and the international norms governing diplomatic relations, which are now being tested by this dispute.
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