Canada government hints at potential sanctions against India as diplomatic tensions escalate
Ottawa: Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has suggested that sanctions against India could be on the horizon amid the deepening diplomatic rift between the two countries.
In a statement earlier today, Joly remarked that "everything is on the table" when questioned about the possibility of imposing sanctions on India. This follows accusations from the Indian government, alleging that Canada is providing a safe haven for Khalistani terrorists.
The situation has escalated following the expulsion of diplomats by both nations. Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, while India responded by criticising the move and dismissing the allegations as "ludicrous" and politically driven.
The tensions were further exacerbated by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and Khalistani leader, in June 2023. India has firmly denied any involvement in the matter, calling the accusations "absurd."
Joly further said that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had gathered substantial evidence in the Nijjar case, which led to the decision to expel the Indian diplomats. She also urged India to cooperate in the investigation to benefit both nations.
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UP: Police official shunted after killing of two senior employees of biogas plant in Budaun
Budaun (UP) (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh government has shunted the Circle Officer of the area in connection with the recent killing of two senior officials at an HPCL compressed biogas plant in the district, officials said on Sunday.
Superintendent of Police (Rural) Hirdesh Katheriya said that Ujhani Circle Officer Devendra Singh has been attached to the Police headquarters in Lucknow, and Rahul Pandey of UP-112 emergency response service has been posted to Budaun in his place.
The action comes a day after the state government transferred Senior Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Singh following the double murder at the plant in Sejni village in the Musajhag area.
Meanwhile, under the directions of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Bareilly divisional commissioner to conduct a detailed probe into the incident.
The incident took place on Thursday when Sudhir Kumar Gupta, 58, deputy general manager at the facility, and Harshit Sharma, 34, an assistant manager, were shot dead by Ajay Pratap Singh, who was earlier a vendor at the plant here in the district.
The main accused has been arrested, and authorities have also pasted notices on six shops allegedly owned by him in Sejni village that were reportedly constructed over government land, they said, adding that the demolition may be carried out after due procedure.
In view of the incident, authorities have also decided to establish a police outpost inside the plant premises with the deployment of two sub-inspectors and eight police personnel to enhance security.
