khalistan supporters attack Indian High Commission in London, and lower the national flag, British diplomat summoned
khalistan supporters to attack the Indian High Commission in London, Britain and created a ruckus by taking down the national flag. The Government of India strongly condemned this and summoned the British diplomat.
Image Source: FILE PHOTO Khalistanis attack Indian High Commission in Britain
Delhi: Khalistani supporters trying to vandalize the Indian High Commission in London in support of Waris Punjab De faction chief and fugitive Amritpal Singh. The British High Commissioner in India has given this information and has strongly condemned this act. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said I condemn this shameful act against the people of the High Commission of India and in the premises of the High Commission today. This is totally unacceptable. He has also said that Britain’s most senior diplomat is being summoned to New Delhi.
India strongly condemned and summoned a British diplomat
In connection with the Indian flag being pulled down by protesters at the High Commission in London, the government summoned British diplomats to Delhi. Britain’s senior-most diplomat has been summoned late this evening to express India’s strong protest over the action by separatist and extremist elements against the Indian High Commission in London.
An explanation was sought for the complete absence of British security that had allowed these elements to enter the High Commission compound. India regards the UK Government’s apathy towards the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK as unacceptable.
Calling for “immediate steps” from the UK government, the official press release from the Ministry of External Affairs said, “It is expected that the UK government will continue to identify, arrest and prosecute each and every person involved in today’s incident.” Will take immediate steps and put him in place. Stringent measures should be taken to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.”
The British High Commissioner also said – it is humiliating
British High Commissioner Alex Ellis today condemned the attack on the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom. He condemned the “disgraceful acts” and termed them as completely unacceptable. British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis tweeted, “I condemn today’s shameful acts against the people and premises of the Indian High Commission – this is completely unacceptable.”
Khalistani supporters attack
The Khalistan movement began in the 1970s as a demand for greater autonomy and recognition of the Sikh religion and culture in India. The movement gained momentum in the 1980s when the Indian government launched Operation Blue Star, a military operation aimed at flushing out Sikh militants who had taken refuge in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs. The operation resulted in the death of hundreds of Sikhs, including civilians, and caused widespread anger and protests among the Sikh community.
After the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards in 1984, anti-Sikh riots broke out in various parts of India, resulting in the death of thousands of Sikhs. The riots further fueled the demand for a separate Sikh state of Khalistan, and various militant groups emerged, such as the Khalistan Liberation Force and Babbar Khalsa International, which carried out acts of violence and terrorism in India.
The Indian government responded with a crackdown on the militants, and many of them were arrested, killed, or fled to other countries. The Khalistan movement lost much of its momentum in the 1990s, but it still has some support among some Sikhs, particularly those living outside of India.
It is important to note that the vast majority of Sikhs are peaceful and law-abiding citizens, and the Khalistan movement is a small minority within the Sikh community. The demand for Khalistan has not been recognized by the Indian government, and any violent or unlawful activities carried out by any group or individuals are not condoned and are subject to legal action.
Some additional points regarding the Khalistan movement:
- The demand for Khalistan has been a contentious issue in India, with some Sikhs arguing that they have been marginalized and discriminated against by the Indian government and society at large. They believe that the establishment of Khalistan would provide them with greater autonomy and recognition of their identity.
- However, the Indian government and many others argue that India is a secular and democratic country that guarantees equal rights to all its citizens, including Sikhs. They contend that the demand for Khalistan is motivated by separatism and could lead to the fragmentation of India, which could have serious consequences for national unity and security.
- The Khalistan movement has had a complex relationship with violence, with some militant groups associated with the movement carrying out acts of terrorism in India and other countries. These groups have been designated as terrorist organizations by India, the United States, and other countries.
- While the Khalistan movement has lost much of its momentum in recent years, it still has some support among some Sikhs living outside of India. Some members of the Sikh diaspora have organized protests and rallies in support of Khalistan, but these events have often been peaceful and nonviolent.
- It is important to note that the vast majority of Sikhs are peaceful and law-abiding citizens who reject violence and terrorism. Sikhs have made significant contributions to Indian society and culture, and their religious and cultural heritage is an important part of India’s diverse cultural landscape.
- The Khalistan movement has also been a source of tension between India and some other countries, particularly Canada and the United Kingdom, which have large Sikh populations. Some Khalistani activists and organizations have been accused of using these countries as bases for their activities and of raising funds for their cause.
- The Indian government has accused some foreign governments and organizations of supporting the Khalistan movement, although these allegations have been denied by the accused parties. The Indian government has also been criticized for its handling of the Khalistan movement, particularly for the human rights abuses that occurred during Operation Blue Star and the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.
- The Khalistan movement has also been a source of controversy within the Sikh community, with some Sikhs supporting the idea of Khalistan and others opposing it. There have been debates about the feasibility and desirability of Khalistan, as well as about the means and methods used to achieve it.
- Despite the challenges faced by the Khalistan movement, it continues to be a topic of discussion and debate among some Sikhs, particularly those living outside of India. Some Khalistani groups and activists continue to call for the establishment of Khalistan, while others have shifted their focus to promoting Sikh rights and identity within India.
- It is important to note that the Khalistan movement is not representative of the Sikh community as a whole and that Sikhs are a diverse group with a range of opinions and perspectives on this issue. It is also important to recognize the contributions of Sikhs to Indian society and culture and to work towards promoting understanding and dialogue among different communities in India and beyond.
It is important to note that the vast majority of Sikhs are peaceful and law-abiding citizens, and the Khalistan movement is a small minority within the Sikh community. The demand for Khalistan has not been recognized by the Indian government, and any violent or unlawful activities carried out by any group or individuals are not condoned and are subject to legal action.
