The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that it is important that the Canadian investigation into Nijjar's assassination must proceed, and that “India works with Canada” on this probe.
India temporarily suspends issuance of visas to Canadians due to security threats to its high commission and consulates in Canada. The move comes amid an escalating diplomatic row over Ottawa s allegations relating to the killing of a Khalistani separatist on Canadian soil.