Canada and India Expell Diplomats: A Deepening Dispute

A tense situation unfolded between Canada and India after both countries decided to expel six diplomats each. The reason? A growing dispute over the assassination of a Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada. The Canadian government claims it has evidence linking Indian diplomats to the crime, while India denies these allegations. This tit-for-tat move comes after months of frosty relations between the two countries, with India even asking Canada to remove some of its diplomats last year.

The pro-Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent Sikh homeland, is at the heart of this diplomatic storm. Both countries have strong stances, with Canada asking India to cooperate in the investigation and India responding by saying Canada supports violence and separatism. The situation is complex, with broader implications for the Sikh diaspora and the ongoing investigation into other suspected crimes.

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