Dinesh Patnaik, India's High Commissioner to Canada, has publicly rejected allegations made by The Globe and Mail, which reported that he accused the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of pursuing 'fantasy' allegations related to Indian officials. Patnaik expressed disappointment over the article, stating that it misrepresented his comments and undermined the strong cooperation India has maintained with Canadian law enforcement. He emphasized that the ongoing engagement between security agencies and regular meetings between national security advisers demonstrate the strength of bilateral ties. The backdrop of these remarks includes heightened tensions following the June 2023 killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which has led to accusations from Canadian authorities linking Indian agents to his death. Patnaik asserted that the report mischaracterizes the integrity of Canadian institutions and highlighted that the investigation into Nijjar's killing has been politically influenced. He reaffirmed India's commitment to cooperation with Canada amidst ongoing discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.