This warning comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

India Canada Latest News: In a stark warning to Indian parents, High Commissioner Sanjay Verma cautioned families against sending students to Canada for higher education, citing troubling conditions that students face and the potential influence of Khalistani extremists. Verma, who was recently recalled from Canada, highlighted issues such as high unemployment rates, unsanitary living conditions, and the high cost of living in Canadian cities that lead many Indian students to struggle to make ends meet.

Verma noted that many Indian students, even those from financially stable backgrounds, are forced to live in cramped spaces due to soaring rent prices, often with as many as eight people sharing small accommodations. This challenging environment sometimes forces them to take up low-paying jobs, such as driving cabs or working as daily-wage laborers, despite holding high academic qualifications. He expressed concerns that these vulnerabilities make them susceptible to extremist influence, as Khalistani groups allegedly lure students with financial aid and food, drawing them into radical circles.

In his recent interviews with Indian news outlets, Verma also suggested that Khalistani extremists operate freely in Canada, potentially with the support of Canadian intelligence agencies. He alleged that these extremists are seen as “assets” by agencies like the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Drawing a parallel to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks about India, Verma made his own “allegations” without direct evidence, stating that he believes these Khalistani elements maintain close ties with Canadian authorities.

This warning comes amid escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, as Verma underscored the broader risks faced by Indian students and their potential exposure to radicalization in Canada’s current climate.