Reuters: India rejects Canada's suspicions on role in Sikh leader's murder
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said authorities were "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking New Delhi's agents to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, an assertion India quickly dismissed as "absurd".
The spat deals a fresh blow to diplomatic ties that have been fraying for years, with New Delhi unhappy over Sikh separatist activity in Canada. It now threatens trade ties too, with talks on a proposed trade deal frozen last week.
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WNU Editor: India has retaliated on Canada's expulsion of an Indian diplomat by expelling one of Canada's diplomats .... Live: India expels Canadian diplomat as Sikh murder row escalates (BBC).
India Rejects Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's Claims That New Delhi Was involved In The Assassination Of A Sikh Activist In Canada
India rejects allegations of Canada’s prime minister in the slaying of a Sikh activist as absurd -- AP
Justin Trudeau: India rejects role in Sikh leader's death in Canada -- BBC
India rejects Canada’s allegations over killing of Sikh leader as 'absurd' -- RCI