Mon Oct 14 18:25:40 UTC 2024: ## India Expels 6 Canadian Diplomats in Escalating Diplomatic Row
**New Delhi, India:** In a significant escalation of the diplomatic rift between India and Canada, the Indian government has expelled six Canadian diplomats, ordering them to leave the country by October 19th.
The move comes as a direct response to allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the involvement of Indian intelligence in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023.
The expelled diplomats include:
* **Stewart Ross Wheeler**, Acting High Commissioner
* **Patrick Hebert**, Deputy High Commissioner
* **Mary Catherine Jolly**, First Secretary
* **Lane Ross David Tryitts**, First Secretary
* **Adam James**, First Secretary
* **Paul Orjuela**, First Secretary
The Indian government has stated that it will not tolerate unsubstantiated accusations against its diplomats, which they claim jeopardizes their safety. This decision follows the Indian government’s earlier announcement to recall its High Commissioner and other officials from Canada, citing a lack of confidence in Canadian authorities’ ability to ensure their security.
India has condemned Trudeau’s accusations, asserting that they are baseless and politically motivated. Relations between the two countries have been strained since Nijjar’s assassination, with Canada accusing India of involvement without providing concrete evidence.
The expulsion of Canadian diplomats is likely to further strain ties between the two nations. It remains to be seen how Canada will respond to this latest escalation in the diplomatic row.
First Piper 