Canada Issues Travel Advisory for India, Warning of Anti-Canada Protests and Intimidation Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 04:22am on 20 Oct 2023,Friday India Global

In response to escalating tensions between Canada and India, the Canadian government has issued a travel advisory cautioning its citizens about potential "anti-Canada protests" and risks of "intimidation or harassment." This advisory follows the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats from India after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's statement linking Indian government agents to the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Consulates General of Canada in Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Mumbai have temporarily suspended in-person operations, urging citizens to obtain consular assistance from the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi. Canadians in India are advised to maintain a low profile, avoid crowded areas, and travel with caution.

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