India Tells Canada to Remove 41 of Its 62 Diplomats in the Country, an Official Says

The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, on Sept. 20, 2023. The Canadian Press/Patrick Doyle

TORONTO—India has told Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official familiar with the matter said Tuesday, ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of public reaction from the Canadian government later Tuesday. The official confirmed an earlier report from the Financial Times.