"Canada-India Murder Probe Escalates: Visa Suspensions and Growing Rift"

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"Canada-India Murder Probe Escalates: Visa Suspensions and Growing Rift"
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on India to cooperate in the investigation into the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia, but declined to release the evidence linking Indian government agents to the crime. Trudeau's allegations have sparked tensions between the two countries, with India suspending new visas for Canadians and asking for a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence. The United States, part of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, is in touch with both Canada and India over the matter. Trudeau emphasized the importance of the rule of law and protecting Canadians, while India has stated that Canada has not shared any specific information about the murder.

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