Canada’s Transport Minister Anita Anand had said earlier that “out of an abundance of caution,” her ministry would temporarily implement additional security screening for travellers to India.

“The measures for passengers traveling to India have now been lifted,” Anand’s press secretary, Laurent de Casanove, wrote in an email to the National Post on Thursday. When questioned about the reason for the quick security shift, de Casanove, said: “For security reasons, specific details regarding these temporary measures cannot be disclosed.”

Transport Minister Anita Anand's office announced that recent security measures for passengers travelling to India had been lifted

Canada reverses extra security checks for travelers to India, initially announced due to rising tensions. Transport Minister Anita Anand noted the measures were temporary, advising travelers to expect delays.

Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand says that "out of an abundance of caution," her ministry will be increasing security measures for people travelling to India.

Although the measures appeared to have been in place since at least last weekend, the authorities stated on Monday that the extra security screening was being conducted.

The measures, carried out by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), involved screening passengers and baggage at airports before entering restricted areas. According to reports, the additional screening on India-bound flights resulted in delays and long queues at airports.

Canada has lifted enhanced security measures for passengers flying to India, previously implemented due to safety concerns.

The extra screening measures that were imposed earlier this week on people travelling to India have now been lifted, says the office of Transport Minister Anita Anand.

The additional measures would be conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the agency responsible for screening passengers and their baggage before they enter restricted areas in airports.