As tensions between In♛dia and Canada increase, the New Delhi government has accused Canada൲ of "glorifying violence" after Khalistani floats appeared during a a Nagar Kirtan parade in Malton.
As per the official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Canada has been accused of allowing the "celebration and glorification🍎 of violence".
"Celebration and glorification of violence shouldℱ not be part of any civilized society. Democratic countries which respect the rule of law should not allow intimidation by radical elements in the name of freedom of expression," read the statement issued by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
The Indian gove🌱rnment has further called on Canada to "Stop providing criminal and secessionist elements a safe-haven 𓂃and political space in Canada".
In June 2023, images of a float depicting the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi. As per reports, this float was part of🗹 a five kilo𝔍metres long parade organized by Khalistan supporters in Brampton, Canada.
The video soon༒ went viral on social media. As per reports, the parade was organsied on June 4, days before the 39th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, whicไh was marked on June 6.
In its statement, the external affairs ministry has that the Indian government remains "concerned about t✅he security of our diplomatic representatives in Canada".
Following the death of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijไjar, multiple rallies across theꦐ US, Canada and the UK were carried out targeting Indian diplomats working in Canadian missions.
"Wanted" posters with images of Indian diplomats such as the High Commission🐈er were circulated across Canada t❀hreatening violence against them.
However, tensions between India and Canada boiled over after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused theꦉ Indian government of ordering the assassination of Nijjar.
Nijjar, who was addressed as a Canadian Sikh citizen 🌳by Trudeau, was designated as a terrorist by the Indian gov🌜ernment in 2020 for inciting anti-India sentiments abroad.
India refuted all claims made by Canada and called the allegations "absurd and motivate🐬d". Trudeau's public allegations against the Indian government soon 💞escalated into a diplomatic row.
From September 2023 onwards, India and Canada have halted visas for each other, expelled diplomats and put a hold on their tr𝔍ade agreements.
Canada Arrests 3 Indians In Nijjar Killing Case
As the investigation into Nijjar's killing continues, Canada recently arrested three Indians in relatio💛n to the case. The suspects are under the custody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for further questioning and to establish any links to the Indian government.
As per court r𓄧ecords, Karan Brar, 22, Kamal Preet Singh, 22, and Karan Preet Singh, 28, were arrested from E🎉dmonton, Alberta and have been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Following the arrests, the Indian government is💛 awaiting for more information from the Canadian police.
