Ottawa vows safety of Indian diplomats after threats
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Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in Canada, but the department would not provide details.
Ottawa says law enforcement is “engaged” after a video circulating online appeared to threaten Indian diplomats in Canada.
Public Safety Canada said in a Tuesday tweet that Ottawa will ensure the safety of all diplomats in Canada, but the department would not provide details.
It referred queries to the RCMP, which refused to confirm whether it had opened a criminal probe or say which particular video was involved.
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