Pro-Khalistani protesters tried to pull down the tricolor at the Indian High Commission in London

Waving Khalistani flags and raising pro-Khalistani slogans, a group of protesters attempted to bring down the tricolor hoisted atop the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday evening. High Commission officials said the attempt by the protesters failed and the tricolor was flying proudly. London police ‘Scotland Yard’ said it has received information about an incident in the area but has not yet issued an official statement.

Meanwhile, India lodged a strong protest with the British government regarding the security of its High Commission and questioned the lack of proper security arrangements in the premises. Pictures of broken windows and people climbing onto the ‘India House’ building have surfaced on social media. Video from the scene shows an Indian official grabbing a flag from a protester from a first-floor window of the High Commission, while the protester is seen waving a Khalistan flag.

An explanation was sought from the UK for the absence of security arrangements that allowed these elements to enter the High Commission premises, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. They were reminded of the basic obligations of the UK government under the Vienna Convention in this regard.” Banned terrorist organization Sikhs for Justice is holding the so-called “Referendum 2020” in Punjab amid crackdown on pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh .

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