India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens over what it says are 'security threats' against diplomats in Canada, escalating a spat between both countries after Ottawa accused New Delhi of potentially being behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist activist on its soil.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 9. India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens over what it says are “security threats” against diplomats in Canada, escalating a spat between both countries after Ottawa accused New Delhi of potentially being behind the assassination of a Sikh separatist activist on its soil.
Earlier, BLS International stated on its website that India had suspended visa services for Canadian citizens from Thursday, citing a notice from the Indian mission.India’s Ministry of External Affairs said “security threats” faced by the Indian High Commission and consulates in Canada led to the temporary measure of halting visa issuance across all categories.
The announcement followed a stern travel advisory from India’s foreign ministry India on Wednesday urging its citizens to remain vigilant in Canada, warning them of “politically condoned hate crimes.
He said Canada “is not looking to provoke or cause problems,” but reiterated “the importance of the rule of law.” The Khalistan movement is outlawed in India and considered a national security threat by the government. A number of groups associated with the movement are listed as “terrorist organizations” under India’s Unlawful Activities Act .
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