Diplomatic relations between Canada and India are now on edge, sparking global concern after the two countries announced the expulsion of six of their diplomats on Monday.
This strong action was taken after serious allegations from Canada that Indian government agents were involved in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in the city of Vancouver in 2023.
Nijjar, who fought for Sikh independence, was labeled a terrorist by India.
But in Canada, he is considered a respected community fighter.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed that they have strong evidence showing the involvement of Indian agents in violence and threats against the South Asian community in Canada.
This accusation led to a very serious diplomatic crisis in the history of relations between the two countries.
However, India strongly denied the allegations and acted to expel Canadian diplomats.
The country also brought back its top representatives who were in Canada, accusing Canada of giving shelter to instigators against India.
The strained relationship has attracted global attention, particularly from the United States and Western countries that are concerned about the wider geopolitical implications.
Actions have been taken to forge closer ties with India to counter China's growing influence.
With both countries still insisting on their respective positions, many expect this crisis to take a long time to resolve.
For now, the whole world is watching closely to see how this situation affects diplomatic stability and global security.
