Canada’s allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah are “concerning”, the United States said on Wednesday (October 30, 2024), noting that it would continue to consult Ottawa on 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.
Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Adviser Nathalie Drouin and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister David Morrison members of the national security committee of the Canadian Parliament confirmed a leaked Washington Post reports alleging that Mr. Shah was behind the campaign of targeting Khalistani separatists in Canada.
In response to a question Mr. Morrison said he had “confirmed” Mr. Shah’s name to The Washington Post. “The journalist called me and asked if it was that person. I confirmed it was that person,” he said.
Published – October 31, 2024 09:10 am IST
