Amid diplomatic rift, Canada rejects India’s travel warning, says is ‘safe country’

India and Canada are still witnessing a rift since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Since then, the diplomatic tension between both nations has become the talk of the town. On Tuesday, Canada issued an advisory for its citizens living in India to […]

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India and Canada are still witnessing a rift since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Since then, the diplomatic tension between both nations has become the talk of the town. On Tuesday, Canada issued an advisory for its citizens living in India to stay cautious and suggested avoiding travelling there if not necessary.

Similarly, in a tit-for-tac, New Delhi also issued a travel advisory for its nationals living there, however, now the Canadian government has refuted all India’s warning to its citizens living in parts of Canada, saying it is a ‘safe country.’

Canada denies India’s warning of its citizens

This move came hours after India issued an advisory for its citizens and students living in Canada. The advisory urged them to ‘exercise utmost caution’ in view of ‘growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and violence in Canada.’

It also cited threats to ‘Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda’ and advised Indian nations to avoid travelling to regions which have witnessed such incidents.

Here’s Canada’s advisory to its citizens living in India

India’s warning followed Canada’s advisory to its nationals in India. The Canadian government on Tuesday urged its nationals to “observe a high degree of caution”.

“There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities,” it added. The advisory suggested citizens living in India ‘think about leaving the country if it is safe to do so.’