New Mumbai : Last Sunday, a group of pro-Khalistan protesters attacked and vandalized the Indian consulate in San Francisco. They had put up two so-called Khalistani flags in the consulate premises. However, those flags were soon removed by personnel.
After the incident of Khalistani supporters attacking the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, a large number of people of the Indian community gathered in front of the embassy and took out a peace rally. In this rally, Indian-Americans also waved the Indian national flag and gave the message that separatists will not be able to walk in front of solidarity.
The Indian Consulate in San Francisco was attacked and ransacked there. They had put up two so-called Khalistani flags in the consulate premises. However, those flags were soon removed by personnel. A large number of Indian-Americans reached San Francisco to protest the incident and waved the tricolor to show solidarity with India. Personnel quickly removed those flags. A large number of Indian-Americans reached San Francisco to protest the incident and waved the tricolor to show solidarity with India. Personnel quickly removed those flags. A large number of Indian-Americans reached San Francisco to protest the incident and waved the tricolor to show solidarity with India.
Keeping an eye on the developments: Canada
Meanwhile, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie has said that Canada is closely monitoring the developments in Punjab. "We are aware of the developments in Punjab and we are following it closely," Jolly said. We will continue to address the concerns of community members. We are aware of the developments in Punjab and we are following it closely. We will continue to address the concerns of community members. We are aware of the developments in Punjab and we are following it closely. We will continue to address the concerns of community members.
Khalistan supporters attack Indian journalist outside embassy in Washington
Physically assaulted and verbally abused by Khalistan supporters in DC. He was covering the pro-Khalistan protest outside the Indian Embassy on Saturday afternoon.
And thanks for helping to make it work. He said that Khalistan supporters hit him with two sticks on his left ear. He also shared a video of Khalistani supporters on his Twitter handle. Jha tweeted on Sunday, "Thank you US Secret Service for protecting me for two days and helping me do my job, otherwise I would be writing this tweet from the hospital." A gentleman hit me twice below the left ear with a baton. The incident reminded me of the 9/11 attack and fearing physical assault, I ran for safety towards the police van. Otherwise I would be writing this tweet from the hospital. A gentleman hit me twice below the left ear with a baton. The incident reminded me of the 9/11 attack and fearing physical assault, I ran for safety towards the police van.
At one point I felt so threatened that I called 911. Then I saw Secret Service officials and told them about the incident. Journalist Jha, however, has decided not to take any action against those who assaulted him.
Embassy criticized
The incident of attack on Indian journalist by Khalistanis has been criticized by the Indian Embassy in Washington. The embassy issued a statement saying that we condemn the serious attack on the senior journalist. Such activities underline the violent and anti-social behavior of alleged Khalistani protesters and their supporters, who indulge in frequent incidents of violence and sabotage.
Have seen When he went to Washington to cover Khalistani protesters, he was first verbally abused and then physically hurt. When he was worried about his safety, he took the help of law enforcement agencies and the agencies responded immediately.