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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Two trackmen killed after being hit by express train in MP's Vidisha
Vidisha (MP), Oct 14: Two railway trackmen were killed after they were hit by an express train in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Monday, an official said.
The accident occurred near Kulhar railway station, around 60 km from the district headquarters.
Bina sub-divisional officer of police (SDOP) Manoj Mishra said the victims, Manoj Sen (25) and Mohammed Haroon (55), were working on the track when the Rajya Rani Express hit them.
The train was delayed by about half an hour after the incident, he said.
The Railway's senior section engineer, Manish Sharma, said the kin of the deceased will receive immediate assistance of Rs 40,000.
