As India-Canada ties sour, New Delhi suspends visa services for Canadians
Justin Trudeau
Amid a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada over the death of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Indian visa services for Canadians have been suspended. The website of BLS International, which handles the visa processing,said, "Indian Visa services in Canada suspended till further notice." BLS quoted an Indian mission notice for this update.
"Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice. Please keep checking BLS website for further updates," the website said.
BLS International is a partner of the High Commission of India for managing the administrative and non-judgmental tasks of processing visas, and passports, according to its website.
India and Canada are involved in a diplomatic standoff over the murder of Nijjar in British Columbia in June. On Monday, the Canadian government said it was"actively pursuing credible allegations" linking Indian government agents to his death in a shooting.
New DelhirejectedCanada's suspicions that Indian agents had links to the murder.
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India tells citizens in Canada to exercise caution
On Wednesday (Sep 20), India urged its nationals in Canada, especially students, to exercise "utmost caution" amid worsening ties between the two countries.
"In view of growing anti-India activities and politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there, and those contemplating travel, are urged to exercise utmost caution," India's foreign ministry said, without providing evidence or details of specific incidents.
"Given the deteriorating security environment in Canada, Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant," the ministry added.
Also on Wednesday,the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said it wasintensifying a "crackdown on Khalistani terrorists operating in India".
The NIA announced$12,045each for information leading to the arrest of Harwinder Singh Sandhu and Lakhbir Singh Sandhu "for promoting the terror activities of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in India", one of the main Sikh separatist groups.
Security increased in front of Indian consulate in Vancouver
Meanwhile, security has been increased in front of the Indian consulate in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department said the police were “closely monitoring the situation.”
Department spokespersonConst. Tania Visintin said thepolice were not aware of any specific threats to Indian consular officials, but have increased police presence at the downtown Vancouver consulate.
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