Justin Trudeau says ‘rule-of-law’ after 3 arrested for Nijjar killing, Jaishankar says ‘internal politics’
Justin Trudeau at an event hailed Canada as a “rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system". He was reacting to the arrest of three Indian nationals linked to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. “This is important because Canada is a rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system, as well as a fundamental commitment to protecting all its citizens," Trudeau said.
“As the RCMP (police) stated, the investigation remains ongoing, as does a separate and distinct investigation not limited to the involvement of the three people arrested yesterday," Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) quoted Trudeau as saying. Over here, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar dismissed concerns regarding the recent developments surrounding the Nijjar's alleged assassination, as “Canada's internal politics", PTI reported. India has designated Nijjar a terrorist for his Khalistani separatist support.
Responding to Trudeau's criticism of India, Jaishankar told reporters that such criticisms stem from internal Canadian dynamics. “India’s image globally is now actually much much higher than it had been ever… Canada is an exception. You see the different country heads are praising Bharat and its Prime Minister," the external affairs minister said.
Three Indian nationals residing in Edmonton, namely Karan Brar (22), Kamalpreet Singh (22), and Karanpreet Singh (28), face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, PTI reported Following the arrest on May 3, Canadian law enforcement said they are collaborating with US counterparts, although specific details were not disclosed, it added. However, authorities hinted at the possibility of further arrests. Assistant Commissioner David Teboul of
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