A date for the trial against Jaspal Atwal, the man at the centre of a controversy that crippled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to India in February, for allegedly making threats against a radio host, will be set on June 7, even as his lawyer asserted Atwal’s innocence. Atwal was taken into custody in April by the Surrey unit of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and held overnight but released after making an appearance before a judge. That person is also believed to have complained to the police about Atwal nearly eight months ago, prior to the ruckus created by Atwal’s presence at an official event in honour of Trudeau in Mumbai. He had also been invited to an official reception at the Canadian High Commissioner’s residence in New Delhi but that was rescinded after Canadian media reported on Atwal’s presence at the Mumbai do. That allegation continues to hamper ties between India and Canada.

Source: Hindustan Times May 26, 2018 15:45 UTC