Canada expels 6 Indian diplomats, RCMP alleges ‘serious criminal activity’ [Video]

The RCMP said Monday it has obtained evidence of “serious criminal activity” happening in Canada with connections to agents of the government of India. 

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme told reporters in Ottawa that investigations revealed what he called four main issues: 

• Links tying agents of the government of India to homicides and violent acts.

• The use of organized crime to create a perception of an unsafe environment targeting the South Asian community in Canada.

• Interference into democratic processes.

• Investigations have also revealed that Indian diplomats and consular officials based in Canada leveraged their official positions to engage in clandestine activities, such as collecting information for …