In light of the growing controversy surrounding the murder of a Sikh separatist on Canadian land, India has ceased granting visas to nationals of Canada. The temporary relocation, according to India, was necessary because "security threats" were impeding operations at its Canadian outposts. India continues to offer Canada's visa services. After the Premier of Canada suggested that India may have been involved in the 18 June killing, tensions erupted this week.India furiously denied the accusation, calling it "absurd." Relationships between the major partners in trade and security and US allies have been tense for months. Analysts claim that they have reached a record low. The government of India quickly said that "Canadians in a third country" are affected by the suspension of visa services. The Canadian high commission [embassy] and consulates have received threats, according to a spokeswoman for the Indian foreign affairs ministry in Delhi. "Thi