Addressing the issue, Dr Jaishankar noted that India has raised the matter with Australia, marking it as a shared point of security dialogue.

Donald Best, a former Canadian senior police officer, claims that suspended police sergeant Sohi also participated in a pro-Khalistan protest in Toronto on 18 October 2024.

RCMP found a total of 89 firearms, including handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns as well as small explosive devices, ammunition, silencers, high-capacity magazines, body armor, and $500,000 Canadian (US$359,000) in cash.

This decision, reportedly made without an explanation, has intensified feelings of unease within the diaspora community, and sparked strong responses across media and political circles.

The victim, who was a member of the local Sikh community, had reportedly been trapped inside the oven, according to initial reports.

The officials requested that the information not be published until RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme held a press conference on Thanksgiving Day.

Some Khalistani extremists are key assets of Canadian Intelligence, Claims Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma

"The responsibility for the damage that this cavalier behaviour has caused to India-Canada relations lies with Prime Minister Trudeau alone."

"the vast majority of Canadians are incredibly fed up with this government... Doesn't see Justin Trudeau as credible."

The meetings were crucial for promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and enhancing Australia’s trade relationships.