Indian excessive commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma has as soon as once more urged Canada to launch proof to again up its allegation in reference to the killing of pro-Khalistan militant Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India and Canada noticed an enormous diplomatic row over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation of attainable Indian authorities involvement within the homicide of Nijjar earlier this yr. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.

In what seems to be his first TV interview since Canada made the beautiful allegations, Sanjay Kumar Verma informed CTV News Channel that India was able to look into something “specific and relevant” proof to again Justin Trudeau’s allegations.

Why is India not cooperating in investigation?

On being requested why “why was India not cooperating” within the investigation after Trudeau’s allegations, Verma replied, “There are two points. One is that even before the investigation being completed, India was convicted. Is that a rule of law?”

In the interview – the total dialog will probably be aired on Sunday, Verma was requested “how was India convicted” because it was an allegation raised by the Canadian authorities.

“Because India was asked to cooperate and if you look at the typical terminology, when someone asks to cooperate, which means you are already convicted and you better cooperate. We took it in very different interpretations, but we always said that if there is anything specific and relevant and communicated to us, we will look into it,” the excessive commissioner replied.

Earlier this month, in an interview with The Globe and Mail, Verma reiterated that neither Canada nor its allies have proven concrete proof associated to Nijjar’s killing. “There is no specific or relevant information provided in this case for us to assist them in the investigation,” Verma informed the Canadian each day.

On September 18, Trudeau informed the House of Commons that there have been “credible allegations” of a possible hyperlink between Indian brokers and the killing of Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 18.

In the instant aftermath, each international locations expelled one another’s diplomats. India additionally suspended its visa companies to Canada initially, however relaxed them for a choose group a month later. On Wednesday, India resumed issuing digital visas for Canadian nationals.

Verma, denying India’s function within the case, urged that the probe into the killing by the Canadian Police had been “damaged” by Trudeau’s public statements.

“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,” Verma was quoted as saying.

Verma additionally identified that any conversations between diplomats are “protected” and can’t be used as proof in court docket nor can they be launched publicly.

“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.”

The Indian envoy stated either side want to make sure any disputes are handled professionally by means of communication and dialogue.

He, nevertheless, additionally added that India anticipated Canada to “rein in Khalistan supporters”.

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

Verma additionally highlighted that India made 26 requests to Ottawa over the previous 5 or 6 years to extradite individuals from Canada to India, however stated that New Delhi is awaiting any motion.

The Indian envoy, who has been given Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) safety because of threats, stated that he’s involved about his security.

“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,” he informed the newspaper.