Diplomatic standoff: India suspends visa services for Canada

DELHI: Amidst diplomatic standoff between Canada and India over the death of a Sikh separatist in Canada, India has now suspended visa services for the Canadian nationals, including those of Indian origin.

Another Sikh shot dead in Canada, days after diplomatic row over Hardeep Singh’s murder

Earlier today, it was reported that Sukhdool Singh aka Sukha Duneke has been killed in Winnipeg. The incident comes days after Canada accused India of murdering Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar was murdered on June 18^th in British Columbia.

Just IN:— India has suspended visa services for the Canadian nationals, including those of Indian origin.

— Decision has come amid diplomatic standoff between India & Canada over killing of a Sikh leader in Canada.

— South Asia Index (@SouthAsiaIndex) September 21, 2023

The diplomatic ties between Canada and India have been strained since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a public announcement saying that Canada has credible information of Indian involvement in Nijjar’s killing.