Indian Diplomat Accuses Canadian Official of Obstructing Sikh Murder Investigation

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has accused a high-level Canadian official of damaging the police probe into the murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. Canada has alleged Indian involvement in the murder, which has sparked a diplomatic row between the two countries. Verma stated that the investigation has been tainted by public statements suggesting Indian agents were behind the killing, without concrete evidence being provided. Despite strained relations, India expressed a desire to expand business ties and return to the negotiating table on a trade deal with Canada.