Reaffirming its clean slate, India has rubbished charges of meddling in foreign assassinations or crime rings as baseless politicking without proof. The Foreign Ministry advocates for courtroom resolutions over diplomatic drama in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder probe.
Context arose during briefings for PM Mark Carney’s India tour, with ex-foreign secretary Periyasamy Kumaran confronting the enduring Nijjar narrative. His core message: evidence trumps allegations.
“No basis exists for implicating India in transnational violence or syndicates—these are fabricated, agenda-driven tales minus solid backing,” he declared. “Let law enforcement and judges handle it, sans media fanfare.”
India backs Canada’s judicial handling of Nijjar’s case, stressing non-interference via commentary.
Roots of discord: Trudeau’s intelligence-based accusation in parliament ignited fury, with Canada probing Indian envoys. New Delhi retaliated by decrying the ‘ludicrous’ narrative and Canada’s extremist leniency.
Evidence drought persists. Positively, security channels hum. Recent NSA huddles in 2025-26 forged action plans for terror curbs and policing synergy.
Active forums address terror, extraditions, and alerts; more consular meets loom. New coordinator roles target swift intel on fentanyl trade and crime webs.
These strides highlight strategic maturity, positioning Carney’s visit as a reset opportunity beyond past shadows.