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India takes up security breach of diplomatic missions in Canada
India reminded Canada’s obligations under the Vienna Convention, that mandates it to take all steps to ensure the safety of diplomats and security of diplomatic premises.
India summoned the High Commissioner of Canada on March 25, 2023, to convey its strong concern over the actions of separatist and extremist elements at India’s diplomatic mission in Canada this week. This comes after a breach of security at Indian missions was reported despite the presence of police in the area.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India (MEA) said in a statement, “The Government of India sought an explanation on how such elements were allowed, in the presence of police, to breach the security of our diplomatic Mission and Consulates.â€
According to reports, earlier this week India’s envoy to Canada, Sanjay Verma had to call off his participation in a reception at Surrey, British Columbia after nearly 200 protestors, some wielding swords, had gathered at the venue.
In its strong protest, India reminded Canada’s of its obligations under the Vienna Convention, that states it is the responsibility of the host countries to assure the safety of foreign diplomatic missions and staff.
The ministry has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the individuals who have already been identified as being involved in such acts. In the recent past, India’s diplomatic Mission was targeted by protesters in San Francisco, United States; Vancouver, Canada and London, United Kingdom.
Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an aging Usman Khawaja.
The 38-year-old Khawaja failed to open in either innings in Perth because of back spasms, paving the way for Head to seize the opportunity with all guns blazing.
His 123 from just 83 balls drove Australia to a crushing eight-wicket victory, with the knock hailed as one of the best in Ashes history by skipper Steve Smith.
Australia has been searching for a new opener since David Warner retired early last year, with Khawaja going through six different partners.
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Debutant Jake Weatherald got the nod for Perth.
But instead of striding out alongside Khawaja, he padded up with Marnus Labuschagne in the first innings and then Head, promoted from number five in the order, in the second.
Weatherald fell for a second-ball duck first up but did enough with a composed 23 alongside Head to warrant another crack in the second Test at Brisbane.
What happens next with an out-of-form Khawaja remains to be seen, with Smith noncommittal when asked if his days were numbered.
"Let's just digest this first I think, you know the last couple of hours have been pretty incredible," he said after the game.
"It's probably too early to say anything on that.
"He's not moving particularly well in there, the old fella," he added.
"Unfortunately he just pulled up a bit lame early on in the game, and that happens when your back goes.
"I've been there myself when your back seizes up, and it's not a nice place to be."
Khawaja came under fire for playing golf on the eve of the Test, although Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg stressed the back problem was pre-existing.
Head said opening for Australia at home had been "brewing for a bit," having done the job several times on overseas tours.
"Played a lot of cricket with Jake (for South Australia), so I was pretty keen to take some pressure off him. I just felt like the moment was right," he said.
"I was pretty bullish around the fact that I felt like I could do it. I'm always putting my hand up.
"I'm not going really aggressive at it, but I put my hand up. If the team requires it, I'm more than happy to do it and keep the option there."
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