Indian officials connected to extortion, homicides: RCMP [Video]

The RCMP is alleging Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada engaged in clandestine activities linked to serious criminal activity in this country, including homicides and extortions.

The stunning allegations came as the Canadian government announced it was expelling six Indian diplomats the RCMP had identified as “persons of interest” in the murder of a Sikh activist in B.C. last year.

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In what appears to be a tit-for-tat retaliation, India announced it is expelling six Canadian diplomats, including the top two diplomats stationed in New Delhi.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described India’s alleged involvement in criminal activity in Canada Monday afternoon as a “deeply unacceptable violation of Canada’s sovereignty and of international law.”