India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an urgent advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada.
In a statement, MEA said noted that there “has been a sharp increase in incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities in Canada.”
Further, India’s High Commission and Consulates General in Canada have also taken up these incidents with the concerned Canadian authorities.
MEA has also requested Canadian authorities “to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action.”
MEA has critically observed that Canadian authorities have failed to catch the perpetrators of these crimes and give justice to Indian nationals and students who are victims of hate crimes in Canada.
MEA has thus advised all Indian nationals and students in Canada and also those who plan to move to Canada for travel or education “to exercise due caution and remain vigilant.”
Indian nationals and students in Canada may also register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in.
Registration would enable the High Commission and the Consulates General to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of any requirement or emergency.
This advisory comes just days after a so-called “Khalistan referendum” was organised in Ontario by anti-India groups supported by Pakistan.