Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 15 (ANI): Amid the escalating diplomatic row between India and Canada, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday suggested that India should pursue friendly relations with Canada and not abandon the path of diplomacy.
"I regret this situation; we should establish a friendship. If they claim that our Indian government did this, the Indian government denies it. I don't have much information on the matter. How did they receive the information they're discussing? It was provided to Canada by the U.S. American intelligence informed Canada that individuals from India's RAW were involved in Nijjar's murder. They supplied evidence, which Canada has now presented to the Indian government. I don't know what the Indian government will do, but we should not stray from the path of friendship," he added.
Earlier, top sources had dismissed the claims made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other officials about presenting "credible evidence" to India regarding the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Sources indicated that Canada's approach, from the outset, has been to make "vague accusations" and shift the burden of denial onto India.
Further, sources noted that during the press conference, Trudeau repeated "the same old things for the same old reasons."
While addressing the press conference on Monday, Trudeau accused agents of the Indian government of engaging in "clandestine information-gathering techniques, coercive behaviour targeting Canadians, and involvement in threatening and violent acts."
India on Monday expelled six Canadian diplomats shortly after summoning Canada's Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, and conveyed that the "baseless targeting" of the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats in Canada was entirely unacceptable.
This action followed Canada's expulsion of six Indian diplomats after police collected evidence suggesting they were part of an Indian government "campaign of violence," according to a Reuters report citing a Canadian government source.
Relations between India and Canada deteriorated after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a parliamentary address last year, claimed to have "credible allegations" of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot in Surrey in June last year. (ANI)
You may also like
Watch: S Jaishankar's formal greetings at Pakistan PM's informal dinner party in Islamabad
Admission can't be denied on disability ground if it doesn't come in the way of pursuing studies: SC
'I'm an American visiting major UK city for first time – the stereotypes are true'
Indian climber rescued from Russia's Mount Elbrus
Suits & Sayings: Sticky Wicket
BBC Escape to the Country's Jules Hudson 'worried' as house hunter issues strict warning
Odisha CM to attend swearing-in ceremony of new Haryana govt
Apple launches new iPad mini with AI features
DWP rule blocking 60,000 people from claiming Pension Credit despite qualifying
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 6 pc in September
The magical Christmas market in seaside town named one of the best places to live
Comet A3 to dazzle UK skies last time for 80,000 years tonight - how to see 'Comet of the Century'
Amanda Holden shares Simon Cowell concerns as 'he's got no strong women around him at BGT'
Hotel guest 'unlocks new fear' after making chilling discovery on bathroom door
'I've found a coat so gorgeous I'll wear it every day - and it's on sale'
Nikki Tamboli Is In Love With Arbaz Patel: 'Pyaar Hai Toh Hai'
Delhi court to deliver verdict on Satyendar Jain's bail plea on Oct 18
Bypolls for five Assembly seats in Assam on Nov 13; BJP to contest three seats
Thomas Tuchel to England truth as former Chelsea boss enters advanced talks over role
'I was right to criticize Jurgen Klopp but Liverpool has one of the best in Arne Slot'