India to approach FATF over Canada’s inaction against terror funding operations, say sources

Amidst conflict with Canada, India is planning to approach the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) over Ottawa’s inaction against terror funding operations on its soil despite New Delhi having shared credible evidence over the same. India is also set to share a dossier of the old and new evidence with the Paris-based watchdog, which looks after the implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures to combat money laundering and terror financing.

As per a source, "Canada acquiescing to India’s demand to reduce its diplomatic strength by 41 is not enough as India’s key concern is about funding and shielding of Khalistanis on Canadian soil.”

It added, "Diplomats, security and probe agency officials have been asked to collect relevant evidence to be shared with the FATF.”

In a recent statement, Arindam Bagchi said, "The core issue in India’s relationship with Canada is the safe space that terrorists and criminal elements have secured in that country.” 

Canada trying to divert attention of global community: Sources

As per the official sources, the Canadian government is trying to divert the attention of the global community from the core issue of terror activities by accusing India of escalation and violating the Vienna Convention regarding Canadian diplomatic presence. After India immediately rejected Canada’s allegations, it decided to ensure that the core issue of terror funding on Canadian soil was not relegated.