India is requesting “specific and relevant” evidence from Canada to assist in concluding the investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated terrorist, on Canadian soil. The relationship between India and Canada became strained when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in Nijjar’s murder earlier this year. India rejected these allegations as “absurd and motivated” and responded by expelling a Canadian diplomat in retaliation. Indian High Commissioner in Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, emphasized that India is seeking evidence to support Canada in reaching a resolution to the investigation.

Verma stated that despite the differences, India-Canada relations should focus on convergence, expressing India’s openness to business relations and encouraging Ottawa to send more business delegations. In an interview with Canadian journalist Tahir Gora at TAG TV Toronto, Verma underscored India’s willingness to examine any “specific and relevant” information shared by Canadian authorities to progress the investigation in a legally defensible manner.

When asked about allegations made by Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Verma clarified that India is solely seeking relevant information to aid Ottawa in concluding the case. He urged Canadian counterparts to provide the necessary details, assuring them that India would thoroughly investigate and collaborate with Canadian investigators to ensure a viable legal course of action. Despite acknowledging an understanding of India’s concerns within Canadian policy-making circles, Verma emphasized the need for tangible actions on the ground to address those concerns.