MEA Blasts Canadian Government Over Audio, Video Surveillance Of Indian Diplomats

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson hit out at Canadian government over audio and video surveillance of Indian diplomats. Addressing a press conference, Randhir Jaiswal said, "Some of our Consular officials were recently informed by the Canadian Government that they have been and continue to be under audio and video surveillance. Their communications have also been intercepted. We have formally protested to the Canadian Government as we deem these actions to be a flagrant violation of relevant diplomatic and consular conventions. By citing technicalities, the Canadian Government cannot justify the fact that it is indulging in harassment and intimidation. Our diplomatic and consular personnel are already functioning in an environment of extremism and violence. This action of the Canadian Government aggravates the situation and is incompatible with established diplomatic norms and practices."