India rebuts Canada's 'preposterous' allegations in diplomatic row over Nijjar's killing
New Delhi: India issued a strong rebuttal to Canada on Monday, dismissing claims that its High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, was a 'person of interest' in the investigation of Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death. The Ministry of External Affairs described the allegations as "preposterous imputations" and accused the Canadian government of engaging in vote-bank politics by pandering to pro-Khalistan elements.
This diplomatic rift dates back to June 2023, when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Nijjar, a known pro-Khalistan figure. India has consistently rejected the claims, calling them "absurd" and "motivated."
Tensions escalated when reports emerged that Canada named the Indian High Commissioner in the investigation. India condemned these allegations, asserting that they lacked evidence and were part of a "deliberate strategy" by Canada to smear India for political gains.
In its statement, India highlighted Verma's 36-year diplomatic career, which includes postings in Japan, Sudan, Italy, Turkiye, Vietnam, and China, and denounced the accusations against him as baseless.
India has long voiced concerns over the growing pro-Khalistan movement in Canada, urging Ottawa to take action against individuals involved in extremist activities. Despite repeated diplomatic efforts, India claims that Canada has not taken sufficient steps to address the issue, further straining relations between the two countries.
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Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terror: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding the national security.
On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem.
Modi said a year ago, Indian armed forces displayed unparalleled courage, precision and resolve during the Operation Sindoor.
He said the forces gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam and the entire nation salutes the Indian forces for their valour.
"Operation Sindoor reflected India's firm response against terrorism and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding national security. It also highlighted the professionalism, preparedness and coordinated strength of our armed forces," he said in a post on X.
At the same time, Modi said, it showcased the growing jointness among India security forces and underlined the strength that India's quest for self-reliance in the defence sector has brought to the country's national security.
Operation Sindoor was carried out by the three defence forces along with the BSF along the western border, targeting terrorist and military facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir from May 7-10, 2025.
This operation was carried out in retaliation to the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
