India Demands Canada Reduce Diplomatic Staff Amid Escalating Faceoff
India has stated that it remains determined to reduce Canada's diplomatic presence in the country, but has not set a deadline for doing so. The confrontation stems from Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Vancouver. India has dismissed the accusations as absurd and is discussing the "modalities on achieving" parity in diplomatic representation with Canada. India has canceled visas for Canadians, but Canada has not retaliated. The Indian government has called on Canada to improve the security situation for Indian diplomats, citing alleged threats from Sikh separatists.
