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October 15, 2024

Trudeau Expels 6 Indian Diplomats as Row Deepens Following Killing of Sikh Leader on Canadian Soil
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Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats amid mounting tensions over the
murder last year of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. India
responded by announcing it was also expelling six Canadian diplomats
this week. New Delhi has rejected Canadian accusations that Indian
government agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
and the targeting of other Indian dissidents in Canada. This is Canadian
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: "Canada is a country rooted in the rule
of law, and the protection of our citizens is paramount. That's why when
our law enforcement and intelligence officials began pursuing credible
allegations that agents of the government of India were directly
involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, on
Canadian soil, we responded."



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