The US and UK have expressed concern over Canada's withdrawal of 41 diplomats from India amid a dispute over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The US State Department and Britain's Foreign Office have criticized India's demand for a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence and urged India to cooperate with Canada's investigation. The statements mark the most direct criticism by Washington and London of India in this case. Canada claims that its reduced diplomatic presence will impact visa services in consulates outside New Delhi.
