India-Canada Conflict: Who is America with on the ongoing dispute between India and Canada? Does the US support Canada’s efforts to investigate India? So let us tell you that the answer to this question is yes, America has said in its statement on Thursday that it will study in Canada the separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the head of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and one of the most wanted terrorists of India. Supports Canada’s efforts to investigate allegations of India’s alleged involvement in the assassination.
A cash reward of Rs 10 lakh was placed on Nijjar.
Let us tell you that on June 18, Hardeep Singh Nijjar (45), the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), was shot dead by two unknown gunmen outside a Gurudwara. Also inform that a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh was kept on it. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau last Monday alleged the involvement of ‘agents of the Indian government’ in the murder. India had completely rejected these allegations, calling them ‘absurd’.
India also expelled Canadian diplomat
In this case, in response to Canada’s expulsion of an Indian official, India also expelled a senior Canadian diplomat. Now giving a statement on the same matter in the White House press conference, National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan has said that as soon as we heard publicly about the allegations from the Canadian Prime Minister, we ourselves came forward publicly and expressed deep concern. He also said that we have our support for the law enforcement process to get to the bottom of what happened.
‘I am not going to go into the gist of private diplomatic talks’
In response to a question, National Security Advisor Sullivan also said that I am not going to go into the essence of private diplomatic conversations, but we are in constant touch with our Canadian counterparts. We are consulting closely with them. We support their efforts in this investigation and we are also in touch with the Indian government. Sullivan ‘categorically’ rejected speculation of differences between the US and Canada on this issue. Such indications were being given in a section of the media.
‘We would like the investigation to proceed and the accused to be punished’
The National Security Advisor also said that we are concerned about the allegations and we would like the investigation to move forward and the accused to be punished. The United States has maintained this position ever since it became public and we will continue to do so until it is resolved.” Refusal to answer questions regarding evidence regarding Canadian allegations. While speaking, Sullivan said that he would not speak on intelligence or law enforcement matters from this forum.
“I will let the process play out,” he said. As I said earlier, we are in constant touch with the Canadian government and we will continue to do so. Sullivan also refused to answer a question on President Joe Biden’s possible visit to India in January. “I have nothing to announce today regarding the President’s visit to India in January or at any other time,” he said.