Indian flag torn down by Khalistani supporters in London, diplomat summoned

The tricolor that flew atop the Indian High Commission in London was shot down by a group of protesters waving Khalistani separatist flags and chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday night.

Scotland Yard said it was “aware” of an incident in the area but has not yet issued an official statement.

Meanwhile, India registered its strong protest to the British government over the security of its diplomatic mission and questioned the lack of sufficient security at the facility.

Images of broken windows and men scaling the India House building were circulating on social media and videos from the scene show an Indian official grabbing a protester’s flag through the mission’s first-floor window, as the protester is seen waving. a Khalistan flag. hanging from the ledge of him.

He Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) said the most senior British diplomat in New Delhi was summoned on Sunday evening to convey India’s strong protest over actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the Indian High Commission in London.

“An explanation was demanded for the complete absence of British security allowing these elements to enter the High Commission premises. It was reminded in this regard of the basic obligations of the UK Government under the Vienna Convention, the MEA said in a statement.

“India finds the UK government’s indifference to the security of Indian diplomatic facilities and personnel in the UK unacceptable. The UK government is expected to take immediate action to identify, arrest and prosecute everyone involved. in today’s incident, and put in place strict measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents, he said.

The banned terrorist organization, Sikhs For Justice, is holding a so-called “2020 Referendum” amid a crackdown on pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh in Punjab.

#LOOK | United Kingdom: Khalistani elements attempt to bring down the indian flag but the flag was rescued by Indian security personnel at the Indian High Commission, London.

(Source: MATV, London)

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