Canada Demands Accountability from India for Assassination of Sikh Leader

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated that Canada is not trying to provoke India but wants New Delhi to address the issue of the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar properly. Trudeau announced that Canadian intelligence agencies were pursuing credible allegations linking New Delhi's agents to the shooting of Nijjar in British Columbia in June. India quickly dismissed the assertion, leading to strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. Trudeau has faced pressure to provide evidence for the allegations. The affair has also disrupted talks on a potential bilateral trade deal. Sikh and Muslim organizations have welcomed Trudeau's remarks and called for swift action to protect Sikhs in Canada and prevent individuals tied to Indian intelligence forces or human rights abuses from entering the country. The US and Australia have expressed concern, while Britain has stated it will continue trade talks with India despite the allegations.