The Indian mission in Canada has asked for additional security as Khalistani and Pakistani elements have joined the protests near the high commission and Indian consulates in the country. Ever since the farm bill protest started in India, fringe elements in Canada have been protesting near the Indian High Commission in Ottawa, which has raised the fear of the about the security of the campus.
The issue was also raised during the summoning of Canadian envoy to India Nadir Patel on Friday. Ministry of external affairs had summoned him after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented on the farmers’ protests, expressing his “concerns”.
The release by MEA said, “comments have encouraged gatherings of extremist activities in front” of Indian High Commission and Consulates in Canada that “raise issues of safety and security.” Calling, the Canadian Government to “ensure the fullest security of Indian diplomatic personnel”, the statement asked Canadian Leadership to…