RCMP alleges Indian officials in Canada connected to extortion, homicides
CTV
The RCMP is alleging Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada engaged in clandestine activities linked to serious criminal activity in this country, including homicides and extortions.
The RCMP is alleging Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada engaged in clandestine activities linked to serious criminal activity in this country, including homicides and extortions.
The stunning allegations came as the Canadian government announced it was expelling six Indian diplomats the RCMP had identified as "persons of interest" in the murder of a Sikh activist in B.C. last year.
In what appears to be a tit-for-tat retaliation, India announced it is expelling six Canadian diplomats, including the top two diplomats stationed in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described India's alleged involvement in criminal activity in Canada Monday afternoon as a "deeply unacceptable violation of Canada's sovereignty and of international law."
Developments Monday mark the latest in an escalating confrontation between India and Canada that kicked off publicly last year when Trudeau said Canada was investigating credible allegations that agents of the government of India were involved in the killing of a prominent Sikh activist.
In an unexpected and unusual press conference Monday, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme outlined, in broad strokes, the alleged activity of Indian diplomats in Canada.
