Waive diplomatic immunity, Canada said

After "expelling" Indian diplomats, Canada said it had asked Indian govt to waive diplomatic immunity for its officials and it served notices of expulsion only after India didn't agree.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) gathered information that established linkages between the investigation and agents of the Government of India. "In order to further the investigation and allow the RCMP to interview relevant individuals, India was asked to waive diplomatic and consular immunities and to cooperate in the investigation. Regrettably, as India did not agree and given the ongoing public safety concerns for Canadians, Canada served notices of expulsion to these individuals. Subsequent to those notices, India announced it would withdraw its officials," said the Canadian foreign ministry.

"Canada took this decision as its main interest remains safety of all Canadians, defending our sovereignty and upholding the rule of law. Canada will continue to work diligently to do everything it can to keep Canadians safe now, and into the future. Dialogue with India continues through our High Commission in Delhi." TNN