❖ Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who India designated as a terrorist, is shot dead in British Columbia of Canada in 2023.

❖ Canada accused Indian intelligence for this incident.

❖ Canada have withdrawn 41 diplomats from India amid the ongoing dispute.

❖ Recently, Canada announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner.

❖ This led to India announcing the expulsion of six members of the Canadian high commission in Delhi.