The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Trudeau's allegations in September last year of a "potential" involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia

Sergeant Timothy Pierotti, spokesperson for IHIT, emphasized the team’s commitment to uncovering why Goyal was targeted. "Our investigators remain dedicated to determining why Mr. Goyal was the victim of this homicide," he stated.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar responded to the recent developments in the case of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, expressing India's stance on the matter.

The shooting of Chirag Antil inside his Audi in Vancouver, puts a question on the safety of Indian students abroad, yet again. According to data released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, 403 international students from India died between the years 2018 and 2023.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has underscored India's demand for decisive action against individuals who have threatened and intimidated Indian diplomats, particularly in Canada, amidst an ongoing diplomatic standoff between the two nations.