The revelation of the letter comes amid worsening ties between India and Canada, following Justin Trudeau’s accusations of the involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Canada has expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner. A senior government official with knowledge of the situation says the expulsions come as Canada has evidence of ongoing violent criminal activity linked to the Indian government.

The government has decided to withdraw the Indian high commissioner from Canada along with other diplomats after Ottawa linked them to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Sanjay Kumar Verma,

India on Monday said it has received a diplomatic communication from Canada suggesting the Indian high commissioner and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an investigation, and described the "imputations" As "preposterous".

Rejecting the allegations against Verma, MEA said Ambassador Verma is India’s senior-most serving diplomat with a distinguished career spanning 36 years.

India has withdrawn its High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other 'targeted' officials from Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the actions of the Justin Trudeau's government are endangering the safety of the Indian High Commissioner and other officials.

The Indian government has decided to withdraw the High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada, citing concerns for their safety amid a climate of extremism and violence. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed a lack of trust in the Trudeau government's commitment to ensure the security of Indian officials.

Earlier today, in a hard-hitting response, India strongly rejected the allegations against its High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma.