The United States expressed its concern over Canada’s recent allegations implicating Home Minister Amit Shah, affirming that it would continue discussions with Ottawa on the issue. U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated on Wednesday that “the allegations made by the government of Canada are concerning, and we will continue to consult with the Canadian government about those allegations.”
This response follows reports of leaked information from The Washington Post, which cited Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser Nathalie Drouin and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison, indicating Shah’s alleged involvement in efforts targeting Khalistani separatists in Canada. Morrison confirmed Shah’s name to The Washington Post, noting he was directly approached by the journalist about Shah’s alleged role.
The controversy follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement a year ago alleging credible evidence of Indian government agents’ involvement in the June 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. Canada claims to have shared evidence with Indian authorities, though Indian officials have strongly denied receiving credible evidence, dismissing the claims as “absurd.”
Notably, Canada is not alone in expressing such concerns. In mid-October, the U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against an Indian government employee connected to an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in New York.
India’s embassy in Ottawa has yet to comment on the allegations against Shah.