“I feel that is hate speech and an incitement to violence,” Sanjay Kumar Verma stated.

Ottawa:

India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma reiterated New Delhi’s stand on the diplomatic standoff with Canada, and urged Ottawa to launch proof backing up its allegation relating to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

The Indian envoy made the remarks in an interview with the Canadian platform, The Globe and Mail on Friday.

This got here after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the involvement of “agents of the Indian government” within the killing of Nijjar in June.

India had rejected the allegations as “absurd and motivated” and expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat transfer over Canada’s determination.

Mr Verma careworn that India has not been proven concrete proof by Canada or its allies about India’s alleged involvement in Nijjar’s killing.

He additional advised that the persevering with Canadian police probe into the killing had been “damaged” by PM Trudeau’s public statements.

“There is no specific or relevant information provided in this case for us to assist them in the investigation,” Mr Verma stated.

“Where is the evidence? Where is the conclusion of the investigation? I would go a step further and say now the investigation has already been tainted. A direction has come from someone at a high level to say India or Indian agents are behind it,” The Globe and Mail quoted him as saying.

India resumed visa providers in Canada for 4 classes after halting the providers until “further notice” in September amid strained ties.

Last month, Canada pulled 41 diplomats from India, after New Delhi had conveyed its issues over parity in diplomatic power.

Ottawa additionally halted its visa and consular providers in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Bengaluru consulates

While outrightly denying India’s position within the killing, Mr Verma stated any conversations between diplomats are “protected and can’t be used as evidence” in court docket or publicly launched.

“You are talking about illegal wiretaps and talking about evidence. Conversations between two diplomats are secure by all international law,” he stated. “Show me how you captured these conversations. Show me that someone did not mimic the voice.”

On being requested if Ottawa had requested that India extradite anybody who might need been concerned within the Nijjar slaying, Mr Verma stated, “Those conversations are between the two governments.”

The Indian envoy additionally famous that New Delhi has made 26 requests to Ottawa over the previous 5 – 6 years to extradite individuals in Canada to India. “We are still waiting for action,” he stated.

The High Commissioner additionally stated he has been given Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) safety due to threats to him.

“I feel that is hate speech and an incitement to violence,” Mr Verma stated.

He added, “I am concerned about my safety and security. I am concerned about the safety and security of my consul generals. God forbid if something happens.”

On being requested what New Delhi felt was essential to restore diplomatic relations, the Indian envoy stated either side want to make sure any disputes are handled “through professional communication and professional dialogue.”

However, he added that India expects Canada to “rein in Khalistan supporters”.

Referring to Nijjar’s killing, he stated “Let the investigation run its course,” however added that Canada should additionally deal with the “core issue.”

“Don’t allow your soil to be used by a group of Canadian citizens who want to dismember India,” he stated. “Who want to challenge the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.”

“There must be some rules, some law in place,” Mr Verma added.

Meanwhile, a brand new ballot carried out by Nanos Research for The Globe and Mail suggests most Canadians need Canada to make public the proof that led Trudeau to accuse India of being behind the killing of Nijjar.

It discovered seven in 10 respondents agreed or considerably agreed that Ottawa ought to unveil no matter proof it has. Two in 10 both disagreed or considerably disagreed.

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