The United States has raised concerns regarding Canada’s allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of separatist Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. Speaking at a news conference, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that the US has said there ought to be a full and fair investigation into Canada’s allegations pertaining to the involvement of the Indian government in Nijjar’s killing earlier this year. Miller said, adding, “Canada has said it is committed to doing that, and we believe the Indian government should cooperate with it.”
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Canada has accused India of being involved in the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. India has termed the allegations “baseless” and said Canada has become a safe haven for terrorists.
Responding to a question on a row between Canada and India after the conclusion of the G20 Summit in New Delhi., Miller said, “We are obviously quite concerned about the situation in Canada. We have cooperated closely with our Canadian counterparts, and we have urged India to cooperate in that investigation and we’ll continue to do so”. India remains an important partner of the United States, he added.