Indian Envoy Denies Allegations of State Involvement in Nijjar Killing Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Canada
Nijjar Killing: Indian Envoy Says Canadian Agencies Investigating ‘Fantasy’ Allegations
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India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, dismissed allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, labeling them as 'fantasy.' His comments come as India and Canada work to mend bilateral relations following accusations made by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
- 01Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner to Canada, accused the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) of being 'politically compromised.'
- 02Patnaik claimed that Khalistani groups influenced Canadian intelligence to propagate false allegations against India.
- 03The investigation into Nijjar's killing has been described by Patnaik as politicized and distorted.
- 04Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading India's largest-ever business delegation to Canada to enhance trade ties.
- 05Goyal noted that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India has significantly improved perceptions between the two nations.
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Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner to Canada, has strongly refuted allegations of Indian state involvement in the killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, labeling them as 'fantasy' in an interview with The Globe and Mail. He criticized the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) for being 'politically compromised' and suggested that Khalistani groups have manipulated Canadian intelligence to spread false claims against India. These comments arise as India and Canada seek to mend their strained relations, which deteriorated after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations regarding Nijjar's killing in British Columbia. Amid these tensions, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Ottawa leading a significant business delegation aimed at boosting trade and investment ties. Goyal emphasized that Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to India has fostered a renewed outlook on Canada-India relations, marking a potential reset in diplomatic engagement.
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The ongoing diplomatic tensions and the allegations could affect bilateral trade and investment relations.
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