The Canadian government has updated its advice for travelers to India, asking them to “remain vigilant and exercise caution.”
The Canadian government said the decision was made against the backdrop of recent developments in Canada and India and “calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media.”
Tensions between India and Canada flared after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that India was behind the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has rejected the allegations, calling them “absurd and motivated.” Nijjar, a designated terrorist in India, was killed in Surrey, Canada on June 18.
The Canadian government said in its travel advisory: “In the context of recent developments in Canada and India, there are calls for protests and negative sentiments towards Canada on social media. Please remain vigilant and exercise caution. »
Last week, India also issued a similar advisory for Indian nationals and students living in Canada.
On Wednesday, Indian nationals, students in Canada and those planning to travel to the country were urged to exercise caution. Indian nationals and Indian students in Canada have been advised to avoid traveling to potential regions and locations in Canada where anti-Indian activities have increased, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday ).
“Given the increase in anti-Indian activities and politically tolerated hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals there and those planning to travel are advised to exercise extreme caution” , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) said in the press release. .
“Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda. Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid traveling to potential regions and locations in Canada that have witnessed such incidents,” the statement added.
Indian nationals and students in Canada must also register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or the Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites or the MADAD portal madad.gov. in.
According to the MEA, the registration would enable the high commission and consulates general to better communicate with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of an emergency or untoward incident. He said the Indian High Commission and Consulates General would continue to be in touch with Canadian authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Canada.
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First publication: September 26, 2023 | 7:41 a.m. STI
