OTTAWA: Canada has expelled the Indian diplomatic representative alleging India's involvement in the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. It is reported that Pawan Kumar Rai, the head of the Indian intelligence agency RAW in Canada, has been fired. International media reported that Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, stated this.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused RAW agents of being behind the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Following this, Canada expelled the Indian official further worsening the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Nijjar is a Khalistan terrorist declared by India as a fugitive. He was shot and killed by unknown persons on June 18. Investigation agencies have found that Nijjar was the leader of many terrorist activities in India.