India announced 'guilty' prior to probe ending: Indian ambassador on Canada's accusations about the death of Nijjar

 "India announced 'guilty' prior to probe ending: Indian ambassador on Canada's accusations about the death of Nijjar

Verma said, "Because India was asked to cooperate," when asked how India was held accountable. Furthermore, based on widely used criminal language, you should collaborate if someone asks you to do so since it indicates that you have already been found guilty."

Verma made these remarks in an interview with CTV News, the biggest privately held television network in Canada.

Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claims in September of the "possible" participation of Indian operatives in Nijjar's June 18 death in British Columbia, relations between Canada and India deteriorated. In 2020, Nijjar was designated as a terrorist by India. Trudeau's accusations have been dismissed by India as "absurd" and "motivated."

Verma will answer questions about why India was not assisting Canada with the inquiry during the interview that will broadcast on Sunday. "India was held guilty without completing the investigation," he said to this. "Is this the legal standard?" Verma enquired.

Verma said, "Because India was asked to cooperate," when asked how India was held accountable. Furthermore, according to specialized criminal language, when someone requests our cooperation, it indicates that they have already been found guilty and that you should collaborate. Thus, we gave it a whole distinct meaning."

"However, we have always said that we would investigate if we are informed of anything particular and pertinent. And it was said right away. Therefore, we never said that we didn't utilize the phrase partnership. "We believe that to be insulting, therefore we haven't utilized it. However, we've always said that we'll take a look at it as it offers us something particular and pertinent," he remarked.

Verma maintained that there was "absolutely" and "definitely" no Indian involvement in the Canadian murder of Nijjar.

"At that time, we also said that this is a baseless and motivated accusation. It remains an accusation anyway. It's a choice of words, but regardless of whether we label it as a credible claim, it is an allegation. Hence, the Indian government's stance was as follows: "As is always said, I can assure you and your viewers that there absolutely was no government involvement in the fatal assault of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil."

"The Indian Constitution, which was ratified in 1950, outlines all of the liberties and rights that exist in our nation of law and order. And they are our cornerstones. We won't go any further than that. Thus, he remarked, "I think it's necessary to assess the space that is available for these elements, under whatever pretext."

In reference to the Sikh separatist movement, Verma said that "some Canadian citizens may use Canadian soil to establish attacks on (India's) sovereignty and geographic integrity." are doing is still India's "core concern" in its ties with Canada.

"The majority of known terrorists and criminals in Canada have a Khalistani mentality...In India, many of them are in charge of their gangs. They are passing illegal narcotics. Arms are being run by them. They have firearms in their possession. They are engaged in people smuggling operations." Verma stated.

Hence, even if their actions are here, they have transcended national boundaries. How do we care as long as there is a domestic problem in Canada? However, he said, "One of those who started these activities from Canada was murdered," referring to the chief minister of the state, it has unhappily gone over to India.

He said that "security concerns" for Indian diplomats and personnel stationed in Canada, including himself, are the "main issue."

Afterwards, in response to a question about whether he was inflating the threat presented by Sikh separatists in India for domestic political advantage, the High Commissioner said that his administration had made an effort to establish the presence of Sikh separatists in Canada. The material was sent to the Canadian government "through a mutually agreed channel." participation in illegal activity in both nations.

"These are the Interpol-processed Red Corner Notices. By the way, Mr. Nijjar, who was shot down, was included on one of the recording notifications. We have so discussed everything, and Interpol will undoubtedly examine the documentation."Will not continue without receiving any submissions. Therefore, we have provided all of the documentation we have, and I'm hoping to hear back from Canada shortly," Verma said.

Thus, India is devoid of opposition. However, we are not treating them as separatists, but rather like terrorists," he said.

"They are terrorists due to the fact that they are raising their money in Canada, sending it to gangsters as well as gangs in India who are carrying out illegal activities in India," he said. Therefore, he remarked, "our main concern is not separatists, but them." to possess terroristic tendencies.

Verma said, "Look, referendum, if you do it domestically for Canada, I have no objections," in response to the argument that Sikh separatists' conducting one in Canada does not qualify as hate speech. How can you let your people to have a referendum that might split India?"

"So which international law in the world will support it if they are challenging India's territorial integrity using Canadian soil?" He enquired.

The Indian ambassador said, "We continue to evaluate the situation," in response to a query on India's decision to resume electronic visa services for Canadians after halting them altogether for over two months. And we concluded that, in comparison to when we had ceased the visa services, the security situation was comparatively better during the final evaluation. Therefore, we made the decision to reinstate e-Visa services," Verma said. that discussions on matters impacting bilateral ties are being held by the two administrations.

The two governments are having a great deal of communication, and I believe that much of it is extremely positive. Therefore, I would conclude that, yes, things have improved between the parties and that they are moving in the direction of deeper communication and perhaps even moving forward, Verma said.