‘Shut down’ Indian Embassy in Ottawa: Militant group’s threat after Canada’s Trudeau snubbed in India

With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau still in India, a Canadian militant group has yet again threatened to “shut down” the Indian Embassy in Ottawa and has demanded High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma return to India. The threat comes after Trudeau was forced to extend his stay following the conclusion of the G20 Summit in New Delhi after his Airbus experienced a technical snag. Defending the 51-year-old prime minister, the militant group said that the PM Modi-led government is responsible for Trudeau’s disrespect. “Now proves whatever we claim is absolutely right. All terror calls originated from Canada and for this leadership is responsible," they said, according to News18. In a second such threat issued in the past 48 hours, the militant group also said that “Modi should call his ambassador back or he would face consequences.” Trudeau still in India The 36-year-old Canadian prime minister was supposed to fly back home after the conclusion of the G20 Summit. However, a technical snag led him to stay one more night in India. It was earlier reported that Trudeau was set to depart from New Delhi in a replacement aircraft. According to CBS News, the Canadian leader might have to stay a little longer in Delhi as the replacement aircraft will arrive later due to its unscheduled diversion. “The Canadian Armed Forces continue their best efforts to get the Canadian delegation home,” Trudeau’s office said in a statement. It added, “Their latest update shows an earliest possible departure of Tuesday late afternoon. The situation remains fluid.” PM Modi conveys ‘anti-India’ activities in Canada On day two of the G20 Summit on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed “strong concerns” about “continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements” to his Canadian counterpart.

“He (Modi) conveyed our strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada. They are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship,” a readout by the Ministry of External Affairs read.

“The nexus of such forces with organised crime, drug syndicates and human trafficking should be a concern for Canada as well. It is essential for the two countries to cooperate in dealing with such threats,” it added.