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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

India Seeks FBI Intelligence on Sikh Separatists Amid Assassination Plot Indictment

India has requested the United States to share intelligence on Sikh separatists living in the US, following investigations into an alleged plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil. The request was made by India's federal anti-terrorism agency, the National Investigations Agency (NIA), during meetings with FBI Director Christopher Wray. The issue of Sikh separatists operating against India from the US was discussed in detail, and India has asked for information on suspected individuals involved in the separatist movement. The movement for a Sikh homeland in northern India has gained global attention recently, with accusations of Indian officials' involvement in assassination plots against Sikh separatist leaders in North America. India denies any connection to these plots but acknowledges concerns about Sikh separatists raising funds and campaigning for India's division abroad.

via Reuters India|

#india #intelligence-sharing #international-relations

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Unraveling the Alleged India Plot: Unveiling Motives and Messages

An alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in the US began with a text message between an Indian security official and an alleged drugs trafficker. The official wanted the trafficker, Nikhil Gupta, to orchestrate the target's murder in exchange for dropping criminal charges against him in India. The plot, which involved a six-week unsuccessful attempt to assassinate the target, was foiled by US law enforcement. Meanwhile, another Sikh separatist was killed in Canada during the same period. The Indian government has denied any involvement in the plots.

via Reuters|

#assassination-plot #canada #crime

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

India's Foreign Minister Briefs US Officials on Canada Row, Trudeau Remains Committed to India Relations

India's foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, confirmed that he discussed the ongoing row between India and Canada over the killing of a Canadian Sikh leader with top US officials during his visit to Washington, DC. Jaishankar expressed India's concerns about Sikh separatist movement supporters in Canada and rejected allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing. He accused Canada of harboring terrorists and organized crime, referring to Sikh separatists. The dispute between the two countries escalated with the expulsion of diplomats and the suspension of visa services. The US has voiced support for Canada's investigation and emphasized the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable.

via Al Jazeera English|

#canada #diplomatic-row #india

international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

Tensions Rise as Canada Supports Sikh Separatists, Angering Indians

Tensions between India and Canada have escalated over Canada's perceived support of Sikh separatist groups seeking an independent state called Khalistan in India's Punjab region. India has criticized Canada for tolerating these groups and allowing them to promote violence and terrorism. The recent allegations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India may be behind the killing of a Sikh separatist have further strained relations. Many Indians view Canada's support of Sikh separatists as comparable to Pakistan's alleged support of the same groups. The situation has fueled a sense of national pride and strongman image in India, with some Indians thanking Trudeau for confirming India's growing geopolitical power. The Indian government has issued an advisory for Indians in Canada to exercise caution due to "growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence."

via The Washington Post|

#canada #india #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trudeau's Reconciliation Efforts with Khalistanis Jeopardize India-Canada Relations"

The Justin Trudeau government in Canada allegedly obstructed reconciliation efforts between India and Sikh separatists, bowing to pressure from extremist Khalistanis, according to a Canadian commentator. The Modi government had sought the help of a British Sikh activist for talks with veteran Canadian Khalistanis, but the Trudeau government reportedly sided with a Khalistani-influenced group of gurudwara leaders and hindered the peace dialogue process. This revelation comes amid criticism of Trudeau's alleged double standards on sovereignty and separatism, as he is accused of turning a blind eye to violent Khalistani activists operating openly in Canada. Questions are also being raised about how a proclaimed offender wanted by India on terrorism charges became a Canadian citizen.

via timesofindia.com|

#canada #india #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

India-Canada Relations: Implications for the West

The deteriorating relations between India and Canada highlight India's more assertive foreign policy, which could have wider implications for the West. India's growing geopolitical influence, coupled with its desire to be recognized as a major global power, has led to a more sensitive approach to actions challenging its sovereignty. India's willingness to retaliate and employ economic coercion, as seen in the recent diplomatic expulsions with Canada, serves as a warning to other countries. If allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada are proven true, it would mark a significant shift in India's intelligence operations. This poses a dilemma for the US, which sees India as a strategic partner against China but cannot ignore extrajudicial killings. Additionally, India's large diaspora population, particularly the Sikh community, has become a source of friction between India and host countries. Overall, India's foreign policy is becoming more muscular and potentially aggressive.

via The Guardian|

#canada #diplomatic-relations #foreign-policy

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

India condemns Canada for celebrating assassination of former PMs.

India has criticized Canada for allowing a parade float depicting the 1984 assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards, which is perceived to glorify violence by Sikh separatists. The tableau showed Gandhi wearing a blood-stained white saree with her hands up as turban-clad men pointed guns at her. Canada's High Commissioner in India condemned the incident, and several members of Gandhi's Congress party demanded action from the Indian government. The storming of the holiest Sikh temple in India in 1984, which led to Gandhi's assassination, remains a contentious issue among Sikhs worldwide.

via Al Jazeera English|

#assassination #canada #india

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

India condemns Canada's parade float depicting Indira Gandhi's assassination.

India's foreign minister criticized Canada for allowing a parade float depicting the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by Sikh separatists in 1984. The incident has been condemned by Canada's High Commissioner for India, who stated that there is no place in Canada for hate or glorification of violence. The storming of the holiest Sikh temple in India, which led to Gandhi's assassination, remains a sensitive issue for Sikhs around the world. Bilateral commercial relations between India and Canada are worth $100 billion.

via Reuters India|

#canada #india #indira-gandhi

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

India Denies Halting Trade Talks with UK Despite Reports of Retaliation

Trade talks between India and the UK have not been suspended and will continue this year, according to officials from both countries. The statement comes in response to a report in The Times that India had "disengaged" from the talks after London failed to condemn Sikh separatists. India has been upset about protests and vandalism by Sikh separatists outside its mission in London and elsewhere in the US and Canada.

via Reuters India|

#india #international-relations #khalistan

international2 years ago•3 min saved

Sikh separatist attacks on Indian consulates spark condemnation and debate over protest rights.

Sikh separatists affiliated with the Khalistan movement vandalized the Indian High Commission in London and the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, smashing windows and injuring embassy workers. The protesters seek to create a new homeland or breakaway state for Sikhs. The U.S. State Department and local authorities are investigating the incident, while the Indian government has summoned the British Deputy High Commissioner in New Delhi to demand an explanation. The Khalistan movement is banned in India, but still has some support in the state and among the Sikh diaspora in countries like Canada and the United Kingdom.

via Fox News|

#indian-consulates #international #khalistan-movement