RCMP alleges Indian criminal campaign; six diplomats expelled

The retaliatory move comes after Canada declared six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, persona non grata

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats from the country on Monday as the RCMP took an “extraordinary” step of warning the public about safety threats linked Indian government officials.

India swiftly retaliated by ordering six Canadian diplomats to leave the country within a week.

Canada expels Indian high commissioner, five other diplomats

RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme told a news conference in Ottawa that the force decided to take the “extraordinary” step of warning the public after Indian government officials refused to co-operate in an investigation into the threats.