Indians have been asked to exercise due caution due to rise in hate crimes in Canada

India on Friday issued an advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada in view of a sharp increase in incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities in the North American country.

“The Ministry of External Affairs and our High Commission/Consulates General in Canada have taken up these incidents with the Canadian authorities and requested them to investigate the said crimes and take appropriate action. The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada,” the Ministry of External Affairs.

In view of the increasing incidences of crimes, Indian nationals and students from India in Canada and those proceeding to Canada for travel/education are advised to exercise due caution and remain vigilant, the Ministry said.

Indian nationals and students from India in Canada may also register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates General of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their respective websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in. Registration would enable the High Commission and the Consulates General to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of any requirement or emergency.

On September 19, over 100,000 Canadian Sikhs took part in voting for the Khalistan Referendum in Brampton, Ontario, which was organised by pro-Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ).

Since 2019, India has banned the SFJ, an unlawful organisation, because of its separatist agenda.