US denies tension with Canada over allegations against India

Washington: United States has denied any tension with Canada over the issue of blaming India for the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

According to details, US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan clarified that US is concerned about Canada's serious allegations over India. However, despite the concern, there is no tension between the US and Canada over this issue.

US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan said: ‘US has raised this issue with India at the highest level and wants the investigation to proceed for those involved in the murder to be brought to justice’.

Jack Sullivan clarified that America's interest in this matter will not end just because it is connected to India, with which the United States wants to have a close relationship, but it is something that United States takes very seriously. Irrespective of the country, no exemption for such act.

Sullivan added: ‘An attempt is being made to create distance between United States and Canada in this matter which should be made clear that this is not the case at all’.

Earlier, US had supported Canada's position on the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh in Canada saying that India should cooperate with Canada in the case.

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in an interview that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's accusations are of a very serious nature, and US will support all measures to reach the truth of this incident.

It is pertinent to note that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that we have concrete evidence that Indian agents are involved in the killing of a Canadian on its soil.

Talking to the media in New York, Justin Trudeau added: “The killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh is a serious matter, should be taken seriously and that is what we are doing”.