The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday claimed that they were aware of the arrests of three Indians allegedly linked to the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, but there was no formal communication about it from Canada.
“No specific or relevant evidence or information has been shared by the Canadian authorities to date. You will therefore understand our view that the matter is being pre-judged. Obviously, there are political interests at work,” MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly briefing.
He also raised concern and alleged that Canada was giving political space to separatists, extremists and those advocating violence. He claimed that Indian diplomats were threatened with impunity in Canada and were obstructed from performing their duties.
“We have also pointed to the Canadian authorities that figures associated with organised crime with links to India have been allowed entry and residency in Canada. Many of our extradition requests are pending. We are having discussions at the diplomatic level on all these matters,” the MEA spokesperson said.
