Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:57am on 21 Sep 2023,Thursday India Global
Amid heightened tensions, Canada's High Commission in India announced it is temporarily adjusting staff levels, expecting India to provide security for its diplomats. Some Canadian diplomats received threats on social media, prompting an assessment of staff numbers in India. Locations remain open with local staff ensuring continuity. Canada will take appropriate measures to protect personnel. Decisions are based on employee profiles and circumstances. Citing Vienna conventions, Canada expects India to ensure security of its accredited diplomats like Canada does for India's. The move comes amid a diplomatic row over Canada's allegations about India's potential role in a Khalistani terrorist's killing.
