India-Canada Diplomatic Rift Escalates Amid Controversy

India has recalled its top diplomat from Canada. The move comes amid rising tensions following the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada last year, which has been a point of contention between the two nations. Canada identified India’s ambassador as a person of interest in the incident, prompting India to act for the safety of its diplomats. The issue highlights the complex political dynamics involving Canada's Sikh community and alleged Indian involvement, which India denies and attributes to Canadian domestic politics.

India has withdrawn its top diplomat from Canada as tensions between the two nations escalate over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia in 2023. The Canadian government identified the Indian ambassador as a person of interest, provoking India's response to recall diplomats, citing safety concerns amid what it described as extremism and violence. The controversy stems from accusations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India orchestrated the assassination, claims which India has rigorously denied, countering that Trudeau is exploiting the situation to gain favor with Canada's large Sikh community. These developments emphasize the strained diplomatic relations and complex political landscape involving the Sikh diaspora.