Indian Envoy Criticizes Canada's Inaction on Terrorism, Demands Evidence Amid Diplomatic Thaw

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, accused Ottawa of failing for 40 years to act against terrorist elements on its soil, creating a permissive environment for extremism targeting India. During a confrontational interview on CBC, Patnaik challenged allegations linking India to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, demanding evidence and highlighting Canada's own unresolved cases like the 1985 Air India bombing. His remarks come amid tentative signs of thawing bilateral ties and ongoing trade discussions.