Diplomatic shift? Canada rolls back additional security screening for India-bound passengers amid ongoing tensions

The Canadian government has lifted the enhanced security screening measures for travelers to India, which have been introduced earlier this week as a precautionary step. Transport Minister Anita Anand’s place of business confirmed the removal of these protocols stating that they were in the beginning introduced “out of an abundance of caution” but did now not elaborate on the reasons within the back of the decision, based on CBC News.

The measures, implemented by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), required additional screening for passengers and their baggage earlier than entering restricted airport areas. This followed an incident last month where an Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago became diverted to Iqaluit brought on by a bomb threat, which became later deemed unfounded.

Adding to the safety concerns, Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun recently issued a public threat against flying Air India from November 1 to 19. The warning coincided with what Pannun on the complete is termed the “Fortieth anniversary of the Sikh genocide” in India. Pannun, who holds dual Canadian and US citizenship, has made similar threats within the past.

On Monday, an Air Canada spokesperson confirmed that the airline became adhering to the new security requirements. Additionally, Toronto Pearson Airport had warned travellers about potential delays at international screenings over the weekend, despite the proven fact that it became unclear if this became related to the recently lifted measures.