Sanjay Verma
Sanjay Verma is the current Indian High Commissioner to Canada, where he has been involved in navigating the complex diplomatic relations between the two countries. He became a prominent figure amid rising tensions due to allegations related to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India has firmly denied. Verma's role has been crucial in addressing concerns raised by the Indian government regarding the presence of pro-Khalistani elements in Canada, particularly following protests that included imagery deemed threatening towards Indian leadership.
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Sanjay Verma was publicly named as a high commissioner involved in the diplomatic expulsions.
Evidence links Indian officials at Vancouver consulate to killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Canada· 2026-03-02
Only 16 months ago, Canada expelled Sanjay Verma, who was then India’s high commissioner in Canada.
No exemptions for India on foreign interference concerns, Anand saysCanada· 2026-02-28
Canada expelled Sanjay Verma, who was then India’s high commissioner in Canada.
From expulsions to embrace: Carney resets relations with India that hit a low point just 16 months agoCanada· 2026-02-26
Sanjay Verma is the Indian high commissioner who was expelled by Canada under Justin Trudeau's government.
India and Canada to reinstate High Commissioners, restart trade talks | India News
India· 2025-06-18
India expelled six high-ranking Canadian diplomats, including the acting high commissioner, Sanjay Verma.
Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-06-18
India expelled six senior diplomats, including the high commissioner, Sanjay Verma.
Canada and India to share terrorism intelligence despite 2023 murder plot, says report | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Relations worsened when Ottawa connected several Indian diplomats, including High Commissioner Sanjay Verma, to Nijjar's death.
India protests 'threatening imagery' at Toronto parade, urges Canada to act against extremists: Report | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05