Tensions Rise as India Expels Canadian Diplomat over Sikh Leader's Assassination

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Tensions Rise as India Expels Canadian Diplomat over Sikh Leader's Assassination
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India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in response to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suggestion that Indian officials could have been involved in the assassination of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Trudeau attempted to calm the situation, stating that Canada is not looking to provoke or escalate tensions. The Indian government denied any involvement in the murder and accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani terrorists. The Sikh community in Canada has protested, blaming the Indian government for the killing.

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