We explain how a separatist movement simmering for decades is at the heart of the diplomatic row
What’s behind the diplomatic dispute between Canada and India ? A look at how it started and the latest news India 's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canada 's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chat with other leaders as they set up before a group picture on June 27, 2022 at Elmau Castle, southern Germany.The move came after RCMP officers alleged India n government agents were involved with homicides, extortions and other violent criminal activities in Canada .
In the weeks before his death Mr. Nijjar had already told associates that he had received cryptic warnings from Canadian Security Intelligence Service officers that someone was coming to harm him.A flareup in tensions between the government of India and Sikh separatists in the 1970s and 1980s led to outbreaks of violence.
In statements, the NIA has said he runs his syndicate from jails in different states, as well as countries such as Canada, through associates, who have been in contact with “pro-Khalistani” elements in neighbouring Nepal and other countries. Will the dispute affect the South Asian diaspora community, and Indian citizens studying or working in Canada?Open this photo in gallery:
International Trade Minister Mary Ng responds to questions from reporters before heading into a meeting of the Liberal Caucus in Ottawa, on June 12.
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