NEW DELHI: India has summoned Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay and conveyed its sturdy considerations in regards to the actions by pro-Khalistani extremist parts in opposition to its diplomatic missions in Canada lately. MacKay was summoned by the External Affairs Ministry on Saturday and sought a proof on how ?separatist and extremist parts? had been allowed to breach the safety of its diplomatic mission and consulates regardless of the presence of police, the Ministry of External Affairs stated in a press release.
On Sunday final, India’s High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma was pressured to skip an occasion in British Columbia province after a violent protest by Khalistan supporters. Indian-origin journalist Sameer Kaushal, who was on the venue to cowl the protest, was additionally assaulted by protesters.
Canada was reminded of its obligations below the Vienna Convention and requested to arrest and prosecute the people who’ve already been recognized as being concerned in such acts, the ministry stated. It stated it anticipated the Canadian authorities to take all steps wanted to make sure safety of its diplomatic premises and the security of its diplomats in order that they can fulfil their regular diplomatic capabilities.
Canada has seen an increase in anti-India actions lately by Khalistan supporters who’ve vandalised some Hindu temples. Earlier this month, pro-Khalistan supporters had attacked the Indian High Commission in London and vandalised the Indian consulate in San Francisco.
The External Affairs Ministry had summoned the Charge d’affaires of Britain and the US to voice sturdy protests in opposition to the developments at its missions.
Canada is “very closely” following the developments in Punjab and can proceed to handle the considerations of the group, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has stated amid Punjab Police’s crackdown on radical preacher Amritpal Singh. Joly was answering a query from Indo-Canadian MP Iqwinder S Gaheer within the House of Commons on Thursday.
“We are aware of the evolving situation in Punjab, and we are following it very closely. We look forward to a return to a more stable situation,” she stated.
“Canadians can always count on the Government of Canada to make sure that we will continue to address the concerns of many members of the community,” she added.
Gaheer stated he had heard in regards to the ongoing mass suspension of Internet providers in Punjab and requested Joly to replace the House in regards to the state of affairs in India. Responding to questions on overseas leaders and parliamentarians commenting on the motion in opposition to Amritpal Singh, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi urged folks residing overseas to not consider “inaccurate and motivated narratives” which can be being circulated by some parts on social media.
“Authorities in Punjab are undertaking operations to nab a fugitive. Information regarding that operation is being shared by authorities concerned on a regular basis,” the spokesman stated in New Delhi.
Authorities in Punjab final week suspended web and SMS providers within the state following the police crackdown in opposition to parts of ‘Waris Punjab De,’ headed by the novel preacher. Police in Punjab are nonetheless looking for Amritpal Singh.
