Senior Official Denies Link Between Indian PM and Alleged Criminal Activity in Canada
By Staff
A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.
Nathalie Drouin, the national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, also says there is no evidence pointing to India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar or national security adviser Ajit Doval.
In a statement late Thursday, Drouin says any suggestion to the contrary is both “speculative and inaccurate.”
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Drouin’s statement comes after a report in the Globe and Mail that said Canada’s security agencies believed that Modi, Jaishankar and Doval knew about a campaign of violence and intimidation targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.
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Six Indian diplomats were expelled from Canada last month over allegations they used their position to collect information on Canadians in the pro-Khalistan movement and then passed it on to criminal gangs who targeted the individuals directly.
Canada is alleging Indian Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah ordered the intelligence-gathering operations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there is no evidence to suggest that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi or other high-ranking Indian officials are involved in alleged criminal activity on Canadian soil. The Canadian government has consistently denied any involvement in such activities, and senior officials have reiterated that there is no evidence to support these claims.
FAQs
Q: What is the Canadian government’s stance on the allegations?
A: The Canadian government has denied any involvement in alleged criminal activity on Canadian soil and has reiterated that there is no evidence to support these claims.
Q: What is the status of the six Indian diplomats expelled from Canada?
A: The six Indian diplomats were expelled from Canada last month over allegations they used their position to collect information on Canadians in the pro-Khalistan movement and then passed it on to criminal gangs who targeted the individuals directly.
Q: What is the Canadian government’s relationship with India?
A: The Canadian government has a long-standing relationship with India, and the two countries have a strong diplomatic relationship.
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