Hate crimes, violence in Canada, says India's travel advisory

In what is probably the harshest-ever travel advisory issued by India, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday stated that in view of growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence in Canada, all Indian nationals in Canada and those contemplating travel are urged to exercise utmost caution.

Recently, threats have particularly targeted Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community who oppose the anti-India agenda, the MEA pointed out.

Indian nationals are therefore advised to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada that have seen such incidents, the MEA advised.


"Our High Commission/Consulates General will continue to be in contact with the Canadian authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indian community in Canada. Given the deteriorating security environment in Canada, Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant," it said.

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Indian nationals and students from India in Canada must 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 emergency or untoward incident, the MEA statement said.

This comes after 'Sikhs for Justice' threatened members of the Indian community in Canada with dire consequences.

The Canadian government had on Tuesday updated its "health section" on its travel advisory to India.

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between India and Canada after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged that India was behind the murder of a Sikh man in Canada.