NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing diplomatic row over the killing of Khalistani-linked terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, India on Thursday suspended visa services for Canadian citizens till further notice.
"Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice. Please keep checking BLS website for further updates, a notification on the official website of a visa consultancy service provider BLS International said.
BLS International also said that the notice from the Indian mission cited "operational reasons" for suspension of visa services "till further notice".
Canada said on Monday that it was "actively pursuing credible allegations" linking government agents to the murder of the Khalistani extremist British Columbia in June.
The government, however, has categorically rejected any such claims from the Canadian side, adding that the allegations are "absurd" and "motivated".
(With agency inputs)
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