India-Canada Row over Hardeep Singh Nijjar case: In a recent developement surrouding the Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing case, India has taken a firm stance, refusing to assit Canada in its probe until concerete evidence is shared. The investigation into the tragic incident involving the death of a person named Hardeep Singh Nijjar has hit a roadblock as Indian emphasizes the importance of a collaborative exchange of evidence.
A 41-year-old Indian-origin man, Jagdish Pandher, has been charged with breaking into temples and stealing money from donation boxes in Canada s Peel region. Peel police, in cooperation with other police departments in the Greater Toronto Area, successfully apprehended the suspect. The accused is alleged to have committed five counts of breaking and entering into places of worship, as well as breaking into two businesses and stealing money.
Canada ignored India's request for sharing information about any concerns they may have, and instead made allegations in public against India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023, S Jaishankar said.
India and Canada are improving their bilateral ties after months of tensions over the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. A former Canadian national security advisor acknowledged that India is now cooperating with Canada in the ongoing probe, describing the changing relationship as an "evolution." This is the first time a Canadian official has acknowledged India s progress. The improved relationship is connected to the US indictment against Nikhil Gupta, which supported Canada s position. Canada is working towards a healthier relationship with India, with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigating Nijjar s case.
An independent commission probing alleged foreign interference in Canada asked the Trudeau government on Wednesday to share information about possible meddling in elections by India.