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Days after two senior Canadian officials acknowledged leaking information to The Washington Post regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah, India issued a formal statement on Saturday. New Delhi condemned the allegations as ‘absurd and baseless’ and also expressed concern over the Canadian government’s reported ‘audio and video surveillance’ of its officials.

The Canadian government has made serious allegations against Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah, a key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Officials in Canada claim that Shah was involved in orchestrating a series of plots aimed at assassinating and intimidating Sikh separatists within Canada. These accusations have heightened tensions between the two nations and sparked concerns over the implications for diplomatic relations.

Canadian Minister Admits To Leaking Details On Amit Shah's Alleged Campaign Against Sikhs

During a parliamentary committee testimony, Canadian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison admitted to leaking information to the Washington Post regarding Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah's alleged involvement in a campaign of violence and intimidation against the Sikh diaspora in Canada over recent years. Morrison confirmed that he identified Shah as a journalist, but he did not provide additional details on how Canadian officials connected Shah to the investigation.

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The allegation comes after a press conference last month in which senior Canadian police officials accused India's ambassador to Canada and several high-ranking diplomats and consular staff of engaging in ‘criminal’ activities, such as murder, extortion, intimidation, and harassment. The officials claimed that these threats were mainly directed at members of the Indian Sikh diaspora residing in Canada.

US Voices Concern Over Canada's Allegations Against Amit Shah

The United States expressed concern regarding Canada's allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that it will maintain consultations with Ottawa on the matter. 

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During a press briefing, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasised the seriousness of the allegations made by the Canadian government and confirmed ongoing communication with Canadian officials regarding the issue.

"The allegations made by the government of Canada are concerning, and we will continue to consult with the Canadian government about those allegations,” state department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at his daily news conference.