India suspends issuing of visas in Canada

The move comes amid a diplomatic row between the countries.

A photograph of murdered Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen on a banner in British Columbia on Monday.

“Important notice from Indian mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from Sept 21, 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice,” BLS International posted on their website today. The fallout prompted tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions and a forceful denial from India, which said any suggestion it played a role in Nijjar’s killing was “absurd”.

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