Sikhs protest outside British High Commission in Delhi over vandalism by Khalistan supporters at London mission
- In Reports
- 10:04 PM, Mar 20, 2023
- Myind Staff
On Monday, 20 March, a group of Sikh community members assembled outside the British High Commission in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to protest against pro-Khalistan separatists who pulled down the Indian flag at the Indian High Commission in London the previous day.
A heavy police force was deployed to avoid any untoward incident. A video shared by news agency ANI showed protestors, who were holding the national flag and banners, being restrained by Delhi Police from entering the UK high commission building.
Carrying the tricolour and placards, protesters raised the slogan " Bharat humara swabhiman hai (India is our pride)" and said that they will not tolerate any insult to the national flag.
Notably, on Sunday. Khalistani elements attempted to pull down the Indian Flag outside the High Commission of India in London in protest over police action against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh by Punjab Police. Videos of the London incident were widely circulated on social media.
In a strongly-worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi found “unacceptable” the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK.
"An explanation was demanded for the complete absence of British security that allowed these elements to enter the High Commission premises. She was reminded in this regard of the basic obligations of the UK Government under the Vienna Convention," MEA said.
British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis condemned the attack. India also summoned UK diplomats after the incident. In another similar incident, Khalistani extremists attacked the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Monday. In the videos shared on social media, supporters can be seen trying to barge into the office, break doors and chant slogans. The men can be seen holding Khalistani flags.
Image source: India Today
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