Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: What India said on Canada's Khalistani terrorist's murder charge. Read the full statement
Also Read: India-Canada News LIVE Updates: India expels Canadian diplomat after PM Justin Trudeau's allegations on Nijjar killing "We are a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law," the MEA said. MEA further noted that such "unsubstantiated" allegations seek to shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists, who have been provided "shelter in Canada and continue to threaten India's sovereignty and territorial integrity". "The inaction of the Canadian Government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern," it said.
"The space given in Canada to a range of illegal activities including murders, human trafficking and organised crime is not new," the MEA said. Also Read: 'How does this harm Narendra Modi...' Reactions pour in as Canada accuses India of killing Khalistani terrorist "We reject any attempts to connect the Government of India to such developments," it said. "We urge the Government of Canada to take prompt and effective legal action against all anti-India elements operating from their soil," it added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Trudeau held a bilateral meeting on September 10 during the G20 Summit in Delhi. During his discussions, Prime Minister Modi expressed India's serious concerns regarding the ongoing anti-India activities of extremist groups in Canada. These elements have been actively promoting secessionist agendas, inciting violence against Indian diplomats, and posing threats to the Indian community residing in Canada.
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