US ‘deeply involved’ by Canadian PM’s allegations towards India on killing of Sikh separatist chief

By PTI

WASHINGTON: The US on Tuesday stated it’s “deeply concerned” concerning the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India’s involvement within the killing of a Sikh separatist chief in Surrey, and urged New Delhi to “cooperate” with Canberra within the investigation of the incident.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one in all India’s most-wanted terrorists who carried a money reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, was shot lifeless by two unidentified gunmen exterior a gurdwara in Surrey within the western Canadian province of British Columbia on June 18.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau on Monday alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” within the killing, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as “absurd” and “motivated”.

“We are deeply concerned about the allegations referenced by PM Trudeau yesterday. We remain in regular contact with our Canadian partners,” a State Department spokesperson informed PTI.

“It is critical that Canada’s investigation proceed and the perpetrators be brought to justice. We urge the Indian government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation and ensure that those responsible are held to account,” the spokesperson stated in response to a query.

“Over the past number of weeks, Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar,” Trudeau stated Monday in a speech to the House of Commons.

After Trudeau’s remarks in Parliament, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that she has ordered the expulsion of “a senior Indian diplomat”.

Reacting sharply to the allegations and Joly’s remarks, India on Tuesday rejected Trudeau’s claims, calling them “absurd and motivated”.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has additionally requested a Canadian diplomat to go away India throughout the subsequent 5 days.

“The decision (to expel a Canadian diplomat) reflects the Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities,” the MEA stated in New Delhi.

WASHINGTON: The US on Tuesday stated it’s “deeply concerned” concerning the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India’s involvement within the killing of a Sikh separatist chief in Surrey, and urged New Delhi to “cooperate” with Canberra within the investigation of the incident.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one in all India’s most-wanted terrorists who carried a money reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, was shot lifeless by two unidentified gunmen exterior a gurdwara in Surrey within the western Canadian province of British Columbia on June 18.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau on Monday alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” within the killing, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as “absurd” and “motivated”.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

“We are deeply concerned about the allegations referenced by PM Trudeau yesterday. We remain in regular contact with our Canadian partners,” a State Department spokesperson informed PTI.

“It is critical that Canada’s investigation proceed and the perpetrators be brought to justice. We urge the Indian government to cooperate in the Canadian investigation and ensure that those responsible are held to account,” the spokesperson stated in response to a query.

“Over the past number of weeks, Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India and the killing of a Canadian citizen, Hardeep Singh Nijjar,” Trudeau stated Monday in a speech to the House of Commons.

After Trudeau’s remarks in Parliament, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that she has ordered the expulsion of “a senior Indian diplomat”.

Reacting sharply to the allegations and Joly’s remarks, India on Tuesday rejected Trudeau’s claims, calling them “absurd and motivated”.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has additionally requested a Canadian diplomat to go away India throughout the subsequent 5 days.

“The decision (to expel a Canadian diplomat) reflects the Government of India’s growing concern at the interference of Canadian diplomats in our internal matters and their involvement in anti-India activities,” the MEA stated in New Delhi.