MEA summons Canada High Commissioner after security breach at Indian consulate in Ottawa

Following the security breach at the Indian embassy in Ottawa, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Canada’s High Commissioner on Saturday. “The Government of Canada was reminded of its obligations under the Vienna Convention and was asked to arrest and prosecute the individuals who have already been identified as being involved in such acts,” the statement read further.

According to the MEA statement, the Government of India sought an explanation for how such elements were allowed to breach the security of India’s diplomatic missions and Consulates in the presence of police.

“The Government of Canada was reminded of its obligations under the Vienna Convention and was asked to arrest and prosecute the individuals who have already been identified as being involved in such acts,” according to the statement.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Canadian government will take strong measures against such anti-India separatist elements.

It is expected that the Canadian government will take all steps which are required to ensure the safety of our diplomats and security of our diplomatic premises so that they are able to fulfill their normal diplomatic functions,” the release said.

Last week, supporters of Khalistan allegedly protested outside the Indian Embassy in Canada. They allegedly yelled pro-Khalistan slogans and assaulted Indian-origin journalists who were present. After the pursuit of separatist leader Amritpal Singh and hundreds of his aides began in India, Khalistan supporters began targeting Indian consulates.

Following Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Khalistani supporters targeted India’s High Commission in Canada this week. Earlier this month, the honorary consulate of India was vandalised with Khalistani flags. Pro-Khalistan supporters have recently attacked Indian consulates in the United Kingdom and the United States.