Hundreds of Sikh Canadian protesters demonstrated outside Indian diplomatic missions in Canada, burning flags and displaying pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the killing of a prominent Sikh activist. The protest followed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement in parliament that New Delhi might have played a role in the assassination of a Sikh leader, sparking a diplomatic crisis between the two nations. Canada is home to a significant Sikh community, and the accusations led to a strain in diplomatic relations. India called the accusations “absurd” and advised its nationals to avoid certain Canadian regions due to increased anti-Indian activities. Diplomatic relations have soured since then, with reciprocal expulsions of diplomats and calls for Indian cooperation in the investigation.
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