NEW DELHI: Following the murder of three Indian students in Canada, government asked Indian nationals to exercise caution in view of increasing hate crimes and violence in the country. With the Canadian media reporting that India is denying visas to Canadian nationals, or Khalistan separatists, govt also hit back, saying "the commentary that we see in the Canadian media on this matter is akin to foreign interference in India's sovereign affairs".
"...It is yet another example of Canadian media's disinformation to malign India. Granting of Indian visa is our sovereign function and we have the legitimate right to deny visas to those who undermine our territorial integrity,'' said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Asked about the murder, which he described as terrible tragedies, MEA said the Indian consulates in Toronto and Vancouver are extending all possible help to the victims' families and remain in touch with local authorities for thorough investigation in these incidents.
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