Key takeaways:
- The United States expressed deep concern over allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- The White House has also spoken of its concerns over the allegations and the U.S. expects the Indian government to work with Canada on efforts to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder.
- The U.S. has urged both Canada and India to work together to resolve the issue and to ensure that justice is served, and is calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.
The United States expressed its deep concern Friday over the allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the growing tension between Canada and India during a press conference in New York City, saying the U.S. is “deeply concerned” about the allegations. Trudeau had accused the Indian government of being involved in the killing of Nijjar, who was gunned down in the parking lot of a shopping mall in the Canadian city of Surrey.
The White House has also spoken of its concerns over the allegations, and Blinken made clear that the U.S. expects the Indian government to work with Canada on efforts to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder.
The Indian government has denied the allegations and has accused Trudeau of making baseless accusations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has said that it is “unfortunate” that Trudeau has made such allegations and that India will take “all necessary steps to ensure that the truth is brought to light.”
The U.S. has urged both Canada and India to work together to resolve the issue and to ensure that justice is served. The U.S. is also calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.
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