Ottawa/IBNS, Jan. 14 -- In a blunt and at times confrontational interview on Canada's public broadcaster CBC, India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, accused Ottawa of failing for over four decades to act against extremist groups operating from its territory.

He said the prolonged inaction had created a permissive environment for violence and radicalisation directed at India.

The remarks come amid tentative efforts by both sides to repair strained bilateral relations, including a trade mission to India led by British Columbia Premier David Eby and signals from Ottawa about resetting diplomatic ties.

However, the discussion quickly shifted from trade to the most sensitive issue dividing the two countries: allegations surrou...