After elevating a diplomatic storm over unsubstantiated allegations, Canada performs sufferer, to ‘alter workers presence’ in India claiming ‘threats’ on social media

Amid the continuing points between the India-Canada diplomatic scenario, the High Commission of Canada in India has issued an official assertion saying that the nation has determined to briefly alter its workers presence in India. Playing sufferer after creating a large diplomatic storm over baseless allegations, Canada has additionally sought safety for its diplomats and consular officers in India.

“Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients. In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India,” the official assertion learn.

“As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust staff presence in India. In the context of respect for obligations under the Vienna conventions, we expect India to provide for the security of our accredited diplomats and consular officers in India, just as we are for theirs here,” the assertion added.

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A spokesperson for the North American nation’s overseas ministry additional stated that the motion was being taken by the nation to make sure the security of their diplomats in mild of the heightened tensions.

After the terrorist group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) produced the “Kill India” posters in July, adopted by a succession of others that blamed New Delhi for Nijjar’s killing on June 18, safety has been elevated at India’s missions in Canada for the seniormost diplomats.

After SFJ threatened to “shut down Indian missions” on September 25, branding them as “terror houses,” India sought elevated safety on the excessive fee in Ottawa and consulates in Toronto and Vancouver. Separately, Canada’s public security minister, Dominic LeBlanc, said that the nation doesn’t settle for India’s journey recommendation and that New Delhi can clarify why it was issued.

SFJ, which was outlawed in India in 2019 for its pro-Khalistan actions, has threatened Hindus of Indian heritage and ordered them to depart Canada for ‘promoting violence’ by acknowledging Nijjar’s assassination.

On Wednesday, September 20, Chandra Arya, a member of the ruling Liberal Party, raised the difficulty within the Canadian House of Commons. “I have heard from many Hindu-Canadians who are fearful after this targeted attack. I urge Hindu-Canadians to stay calm but vigilant,” he stated.

“This direct attack on Hindu-Canadians by the leader of Canadian Khalistan movement is further escalation of the recent attacks on Hindu temples. Canada has high moral values and we fully uphold the rule of law. I cannot understand how glorifying terrorism or a hate crime targeting a religious group is allowed in the name of freedom of speech and expression. There would be an outrage in Canada if a white supremacist attacked any group of Canadians asking them to get out of our country. But apparently, this Khalistani leader can get away with this hate crime,” he added.

This comes a day after India on Wednesday, September 20 issued an advisory for its residents residing in Canada and people planning to journey there to train utmost warning. “In view of growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution,” learn a press release by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The recommendation warned that there was a big enhance in threats in opposition to Indian ambassadors and the Indian neighborhood. “Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid traveling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen such incidents,” the assertion stated, urging Indian employees and college students to ascertain a profile with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or the Consulate General of India in Toronto and Vancouver.

Notably, the pro-Khalistani parts have determined to show outdoors Indian diplomatic missions in Canada on September 25. According to the reviews, the radicals might goal the Indian flag and diplomats. They might even goal Indian residents and accuse them of being RAW operatives.