Canada India Row: The relations between India and Canada have turned sour due to the murder of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has accused India of being behind the murder. The basis of his allegations is being told to the Five Eyes Alliance. Let us know what was said in it.
Canada Accuses India; US Diplomat Speaks
Following the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan Sikh leader, Canada has accused India of involvement in the incident. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement about this has strained the relationship between the two countries.
Additionally, there is talk about a statement made by an American diplomat, who mentioned that Trudeau’s accusations were based on intelligence shared among the partners of the Five Eyes Alliance. The Five Eyes Alliance is a group of countries that share intelligence information.
Canada India Row: What did the Five Eyes share?
- US Ambassador David Cohen stated Trudeau’s comments were based on intelligence.
- The issue was discussed between Canada and the US.
- The information came from the Five Eyes alliance.
- Multiple intelligence reports were shared.
- Trudeau’s accusations were rooted in this intelligence.
Canada India Row: Several intelligence inputs were shared by Five Eyes regarding the killing of Khalistani extremist in Canada. The American diplomat said that Trudeau had made allegations on this basis.
What is Five Eyes?
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- Five Eyes: Intelligence alliance.
- Member countries: US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
- Collaboration for intelligence sharing.
- Emphasis on signals intelligence (SIGINT).
- Monitoring and collecting data.
- Focus on mutual security interests.
Trudeau made these allegations
Canada India Row: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. Trudeau alleged that Indian agent played a role in the crime. This accusation strained diplomatic relations between the two countries, leading to Canada expelling India’s top diplomat in response to Trudeau’s statement.
The incident highlights a significant diplomatic tension between Canada and India and underscores the importance of investigating and resolving the circumstances surrounding Nijjar’s murder. Both nations may need to engage in dialogue to address the allegations and work towards maintaining their diplomatic ties.
India retaliated
After Trudeau’s action, the Indian government also retaliated and ordered Canada’s top diplomat in India to leave India within five days.
Anti-India stance in China-Pakistan
Canada India Row: The increasing tension between India and Canada and the sourness in bilateral relations is being mentioned in the media of all major countries. Jagran Prime looked at 15 newspaper from different countries.
These newspapers are underlining that the Canadian government is encouraging Khalistan. The New York Times has even mentioned the Trudeau government’s dependence on Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh’party.