Canada clarified that it has no evidence linking Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, or National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, to criminal activities within its borders. This comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations over allegations made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau regarding Indian government agents’ involvement in unlawful actions in Canada.

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• Canada issued a statement on Friday denying evidence against PM Modi, Jaishankar, or NSA Doval in criminal activities.
• Statement followed public allegations by Trudeau accusing India of covert operations threatening Canada’s safety.
• Canadian PM alleged India’s involvement in information-gathering, coercion, and serious crimes via government agents.
• India rejected the claims, labelling them baseless, politically motivated, and a smear campaign.
• MEA criticized Trudeau for using anti-India rhetoric for domestic political gains.
• India accused Canada of supporting extremist elements advocating separatism in India.
• Following the accusations, India expelled six Canadian diplomats and summoned Canada’s envoy.
• Canadian media reported claims of PM Modi’s alleged knowledge of Nijjar’s death; India dismissed them as “ludicrous.”
• Indian MEA urged these allegations to be dismissed with “contempt” and denied any involvement.
• The diplomatic row has further strained relations between the two nations.