The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has accused India of being involved in serious criminal activities, claiming that agents collaborated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to target pro-Khalistani individuals. This accusation comes amid escalating tensions following India's expulsion of six Canadian diplomats. Although Canada claims to have evidence linking India to the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, officials did not present any proof to substantiate their allegations. India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected these claims as baseless and politically motivated, leading to an ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two nations.

Amid escalating diplomatic tensions, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval reportedly met with his Canadian counterpart in Singapore to discuss the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's alleged involvement in the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Washington Post claims Doval acknowledged Bishnoi's capacity for orchestrating violence even from prison. Canadian officials presented evidence of India's links to attacks on Sikh separatists, prompting India to deny involvement. The meeting lasted five hours, with both sides firmly maintaining their positions, resulting in reciprocal expulsions of diplomats from each country.

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, escalated the ongoing diplomatic row with India, accusing Indian diplomats of backing a "pattern of criminal harassment and violence" against Canadians. This dispute, stemming from the killing of Sikh extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in 2023, has led to both nations expelling each other's diplomats. Trudeau stated that India "attacked me personally" and alleged that its diplomats were involved in criminal activities on Canadian soil.   India, rejecting these claims, recalled its High Commissioner and expelled six Canadian diplomats, denouncing Ottawa’s accusations as "baseless targeting" of its officials.

India has expelled six Canadian diplomats and recalled its High Commissioner from Ottawa, signaling a major diplomatic rift. The move follows Canada's allegations linking Indian diplomats to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India denies. Canada's RCMP claims Indian agents worked with criminal groups to target pro-Khalistani elements. In response, India criticized the baseless accusations, expressing concern over the safety of its diplomats due to rising extremism. Relations between the two nations have deteriorated since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year.

An Indian inquiry panel is set to visit Washington, D.C., on October 15 to investigate allegations surrounding an alleged plot to assassinate pro-Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The U.S. charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta last November in connection with the plot, and Gupta was later extradited. India has denied the accusations and launched its internal probe. The panel aims to gather updates from U.S. authorities. Pannun, designated a terrorist by India in 2020, leads the banned Sikhs for Justice group known for anti-national activities.

India has stated it "reserves the right to take further steps" after Canada accused Indian diplomats of involvement in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In response, India recalled High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats, citing safety concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Canada's allegations, calling them "concocted." Former diplomats suggest potential actions including further downsizing of missions, economic measures, and visa restrictions. Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have significantly deteriorated, with no High Commissioners currently in place in either country.

India and Canada have expelled top diplomats, escalating tensions after Canada accused Indian agents of involvement in criminal activities, including the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Canada claims India’s agents targeted pro-Khalistan supporters, leading to strained diplomatic relations. India rejected the allegations as “preposterous” and retaliated by expelling six Canadian diplomats. Both nations have called for investigations, but ties remain fraught. This diplomatic fallout follows months of tension and visa suspensions between the two countries.

India has withdrawn its High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, and expelled six Canadian diplomats in response to accusations linking Indian officials to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based separatist leader. The Ministry of External Affairs strongly rejected these allegations, calling them "preposterous imputations" and accusing the Canadian government of using the situation for political gain. Canada has yet to provide concrete evidence regarding the claims. India expressed concerns over extremism and violence against Indian diplomats, warning of further retaliatory actions.

India's Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Canadian envoy on Monday after receiving diplomatic communication from Canada declaring the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats as 'persons of interest' in a Canadian investigation. Relations between the two nations remain tense following Canada's allegations linking India to the murder of a Khalistani separatist. India strongly denied the accusations, calling it part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s political agenda. With Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay absent, chargé d'affaires Stewart Wheeler appeared for the diplomatic meeting.

India has firmly dismissed Canada’s allegations connecting Indian diplomats to an investigation, labeling them a "political agenda of the Trudeau government." The tensions escalated after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed "Indian agents" were involved in the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. In a statement, the Indian government asserted, "Canada has not shared a shred of evidence," criticizing Trudeau's long-standing hostility towards India. They condemned Canada's actions as an attempt to smear India for political gain, emphasizing that the allegations follow a history of interference and threats against Indian officials in Canada.