Ottawa [Canada], May 8 (HBTV): Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has said Ottawa continues to stand by the allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to Canada-based media channel Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC).  

Speaking to reporters, Joly said investigation into the killing of Nijjar is being conducted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She stated that Canada will continue to protect its citizens, CPAC reported.  

"Canada's position has always been clear. Our job is to protect Canadians and we stand by the allegations that a Canadian was killed on Canadian soil by Indian agents. Now, the investigation by the RCMP is being done," Joly said.     

"I won't further comment and no other official from our government will further comment…Canada will continue to stand by first protecting Canadians, making sure that we also protect our sovereignty and in the end also we need to protect our rule of law," she added, according to CPAC.    

Her statement comes after Canadian Police on Friday announced the arrest of three persons who have been accused for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.              

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.