India has cautioned Indian college students in Canada and people going there (Representational)
New Delhi:
India right now warned its residents in Canada and college students flying to the nation a few “sharp increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities”, and urged them to “remain vigilant”.
The Foreign Ministry stated it has taken up incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India actions with Canada and has requested for investigation and motion. “The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada,” stated a ministry assertion.
“In view of the increasing incidences of crimes as described above, Indian nationals and students from India in Canada and those proceeding to Canada for travel/education are advised to exercise due caution and remain vigilant,” the assertion stated.
The advisory was put out in the midst of an enormous diplomatic row over a so-called referendum by “pro-Khalistan” components on a separate homeland for Sikhs.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi had yesterday described the referendum as a “farcical exercise held by extremist and radical elements”. He additionally stated it was “deeply objectionable” that this was allowed in a pleasant nation.
“We would term it as farcical exercise. A farcical exercise was held by extremists and radical elements supporting the so-called Khalistan referendum in Canada,” Mr Bagchi stated.
The authorities urged Indian nationals and college students in Canada to register with the Indian mission in Ottawa or consulates in Toronto and Vancouver. This will “enable the High Commission and the Consulates General to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of any requirement or emergency,” the assertion stated.
Canada is house to 1.6 million individuals of Indian origin and non-resident Indians.
This 12 months, there have been at the very least two incidents of assaults on Hindu temples within the nation. On September 15, a temple was defaced with anti-India graffiti.