India says Canada did not take action against criminals as dispute continues

India says Canada did not take action against criminals as dispute continues

India says that Canada did not take action against gang members that have been accused of being linked to Indian government agents in a murder of a Sikh separatist leader, despite New Delhi's requests. Tensions between Canada and India have soured over last year's killing, with both sides this week each kicking out six diplomats. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, has reiterated India's position.

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India-Canada expel each other’s diplomats as ties worsen

India and Canada have expelled each other's six diplomats as ties worsen over murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year. It comes after Canada says it asked the Indian government to waive diplomatic immunity of some officials who have been named as persons of interest in the murder investigation. India has denied involvement, calling Canada's allegations a smear campaign, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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