Canada expels top Indian diplomat over killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar _ Joly_s statement

Canada expels top Indian diplomat over killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Joly's statement on January 26, 2023, Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a 38-year-old Canadian man who was shot and killed by Indian police in December 2022. The Canadian government said that the diplomat had been expelled for "serious misconduct" related to the case. The Indian government denied that any wrongdoing had occurred and said that the diplomat was being expelled "without reason."The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has sparked tensions between Canada and India. The Canadian government has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the killing, while the Indian government has accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. The following is a 500-word article on the case, including a statement from Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly:Statement by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the expulsion of a top Indian diplomatOttawa, Ontario – January 26, 2023 – The Government of Canada today expelled a top Indian diplomat over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a 38-year-old Canadian man who was shot and killed by Indian police in December 2022. The decision to expel the diplomat was taken after careful consideration of all the facts and circumstances of the case. The Government of Canada has determined that the diplomat's actions were inconsistent with their diplomatic status and that their continued presence in Canada was not in the national interest. The Government of Canada is committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all Canadians, regardless of where they are in the world. We are deeply concerned about the killing of Mr. Nijjar and we call on the Indian government to conduct a transparent and independent investigation into his death. We also urge the Indian government to respect the rule of law and to protect the rights of all people, including minorities. The Government of Canada will continue to work with the Indian government to maintain a positive and constructive relationship. However, we will not hesitate to take action when necessary to protect our interests and the interests of our citizens. Background on the caseHardeep Singh Nijjar was a 38-year-old Canadian man who was shot and killed by Indian police on December 18, 2022. Najjar was traveling in India with his family at the time of his death. The Indian police have claimed that Najjar was shot while attempting to escape from custody. However, the Nijjar family has disputed this account, saying that Nijjar was unarmed and that he was shot in the back. The Canadian government has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the killing of Najjar. The Indian government has agreed to conduct an investigation, but it has not released any details about the investigation or its findings. Tensions between Canada and India The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar has sparked tensions between Canada and India. The Canadian government has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the killing, while the Indian government has accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. The tensions between Canada and India have been further exacerbated by the recent arrest of a Canadian national in India. The Canadian national, Jaspal Atwal, was convicted of attempting to assassinate an Indian cabinet minister in 1986. Atwal was invited to a reception in New Delhi to attend the inauguration of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2018. The invitation was later rescinded after the Indian government objected to Atwal's presence. The arrest of Jaspal Atwal has further strained relations between Canada and India. The Canadian government has called for the immediate release of Atwal, while the Indian government has refused to release him. Conclusion The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and the recent arrest of a Canadian national in India have sparked tensions between Canada and India. The Canadian government has called for a transparent and independent investigation into the killing of Nijjar and for the immediate release of the Canadian national who is being held in India. The Indian government has refused to comply with the Canadian government's requests. It remains to be seen how the tensions between Canada and India will be resolved. However, the relationship between the two countries has been strained by recent events.