NEW DELHI: India has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals till further notice amid a diplomatic row between the two countries over claims linking Indian government agents to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June.

A notice by BLS International - an online visa application centre in India that provides visa consultancy services - posted on its website that, "Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice. Please keep checking BLS website for further updates."

The developments came three days after the Canadian prime minister's allegations against India over the latter's potential link with the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.