India's visa processing centre in Canada withdrew a notice about the suspension of visa services shortly after posting it on its website amid an escalating diplomatic crisis between the two countries.
It follows explosive allegations India might have been involved in a Canadian citizen's killing.
"The security situation because of Canadian government's inaction has resulted in disruptions and we have suspended visa applications," Arindam Bagchi, the South Asian country's foreign ministry spokesperson, told reporters."Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 Sept. Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice," it posted on its website.
Canada also expelled an Indian diplomat, and India followed by expelling a Canadian diplomat on Tuesday.
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