Canada's Trudeau acknowledges no evidence provided to India over Nijjar's assassination

In response to Canada’s accusations, India’s Ministry of External Affairs released a stern statement, highlighting that no evidence had been provided despite multiple requests.

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According to Trudeau, Canada requested India’s cooperation in investigating the incident. "Their ask was for proof, but what we had was intelligence," Trudeau said (ANI)

World News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged that his government did not provide India with concrete proof regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Speaking at the foreign interference inquiry, Trudeau stated that Canada had shared intelligence, but lacked hard evidence, when it accused India of Nijjar's assassination.

Diplomatic tensions escalate over intelligence sharing

According to Trudeau, Canada requested India’s cooperation in investigating the incident. "Their ask was for proof, but what we had was intelligence," Trudeau said, while also mentioning his discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit. Trudeau claimed Modi raised concerns about anti-Indian voices in Canada, demanding their arrest.

Canada accuses India, faces Retaliation

After returning from the G20 Summit, Trudeau remarked that India’s response was to question Canada's democratic integrity. The diplomatic conflict has since worsened, with Canada alleging Indian diplomats were involved in collecting information for criminal gangs, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, to target pro-Khalistan elements in Canada.

India denies allegations and demands evidence

In response to Canada’s accusations, India’s Ministry of External Affairs released a stern statement, highlighting that no evidence had been provided despite multiple requests. India accused Trudeau of using vote-bank politics and not addressing separatist movements in Canada. This diplomatic row led to India recalling its envoy to Ottawa and expelling six Canadian diplomats.