Pro-Khalistani protests outside Indian High Commission target Indian diplomats in UK
pro-Khalistani protestors during a demonstration outside the Indian High Commission on Saturday, according to ANI reports. However, the United Kingdom saw a significantly subdued protest outside the Indian High Commission in London on Saturday, with only 30-40 pro-Khalistanis showing up between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm GMT yesterday.
The protestors were seen carrying Khalistani flags and posters against Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, and Consul General in Birmingham, Shashank Vikram. They blamed them for the death of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was wanted in India on terrorism charges.
Security was beefed up with the UK police calling in additional forces to the location, but the protestors left the site at the time of filing this report. On Saturday, pro-Khalistani elements announced rallies outside Indian Missions in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia after the killing of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Nijjar, ANI reported. After his demise, demonstrations were organized in several cities across the world, including Melbourne, San Francisco, and Toronto. This was followed by posters threatening the Indian ambassadors to Canada and the US, as well as the consulate general in Toronto.
The posters also announced rallies outside Indian missions in the UK, San Francisco, and Canada on Saturday. This came amid a surge in violence by the anti-India elements outside diplomatic promises and threats to Indian diplomats in London. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said New Delhi has raised the issue of threats to Indian diplomats in London, but it will judge the UK authorities only by what actually happens on the ground.
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