India’s Warning To Citizens And Students Studying In Canada As The Diplomatic Dispute Intensifies
In Light Of “Growing Anti-India Activities And Politically-Condoned Hate Crimes And Violence In Canada,” The Indian Government On Wednesday Issued An Alert For Indian Citizens And Students In That Country, Advising Them To “Exercise Utmost Caution.”
In Light Of The Continuing Impasse Between The Two Countries Over The Alleged Murder Of Khalistani Terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, The Canadian Government Issued A Similar Caution The Day Before The Indian Government Did The Same For Its People Living In India. The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Claims Of A “Potential” Role For Indian Operatives In The Murder Of Nijjar Are What Have Sparked The Debate.
The Ministry Of External Affairs’ Spokeswoman, Arindam Bagchi, Shared The Advise On X, Formerly Known As Twitter.
The Warning Added, “All Indian Nationals In Canada And Those Considering Travel Are Strongly Advised To Exercise Extreme Caution In Light Of The Growing Anti-Indian Activities, Politically-Condoned Hate Crimes, And Criminal Violence In Canada.”
According To The Alert, Threats Are Expected To Be Made Against Indian Diplomats And Members Of The Indian Community Who Resist The Anti-India Campaign In Canada. Indian Nationals Are Consequently Urged To Stay Away From Areas And Possible Locations In Canada That Have Seen Such Events, The Statement Continued.
The High Commission/Consulates General Would Keep In Touch With The Canadian Authorities To Safeguard The Safety And Well-Being Of The Indian Community In Canada, The Government Assured Through The Advise.
It Advised Indian Students Studying In Canada To “Exercise Extreme Caution And Remain Vigilant” Due To The “Deteriorating Security Environment In Canada”.
The MADAD Portal, The High Commission Of India In Ottawa, Or The Consulates General Of India In Toronto And Vancouver, Respectively, For Registration. The Advisory Noted That Registration Would Allow Authorities To Provide Assistance In The Event Of Any Emergency Or Untoward Incident.
In Retaliation For Ottawa’s Decision To Expel An Indian Official Over The Matter, India Had Earlier Expelled A Top Canadian Diplomat, Straining Relations Between The Two Countries.
Source : By India Today via Dailyhunt