Suspension of visa services for Canadians: Indian govt cites operational issues

Hours after India suspended visa services for Canadian nationals, New Delhi clarified that no Canadian citizen will be issued a visa even if they are applying for it from other nations.

Speaking to reporters on the raging India-Canada diplomatic row, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the services have been halted due to operational reasons.

India and Canada are embroiled in a diplomatic row over the killing of Nijjar. The row erupted following Trudeau's allegations of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of the separatist leader.

When asked at a press conference whether New Delhi has apprised its views to its leading allies on the diplomatic row with Canada, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India has conveyed its position.

He also said the Indian high commission and consulates in Canada are temporarily unable to process visa applications in view of the disruption of work due to security issues.