Quarrels over Khalistan referendum in Australia; India expressed concern

Two people were injured while several Sikhs were detained in Melbourne after clashes broke out at two places between Khalistani activists and pro-India protesters during the so-called ‘Punjab independence referendum’. The police informed about this on Monday. India has already asked the Australian government to stop the anti-India activities of Khalistani separatists in the country and vandalism of Hindu temples in different parts of the country.

In a statement issued on January 26, the Indian High Commission in Canberra has said in very strong words, “For some time there are clear indications that the banned terrorist organization Sikh for Justice (SFJ) and other organizations based out of Australia are instigated and But pro-Khalistan elements are intensifying their activities in Australia. Doctors provided first aid to two people on the spot after clashes broke out at two places during voting for the referendum at Federation Square on Sunday.

Victoria Police said in a statement that it received two reports of a fight earlier in the day, one at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time and the second at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time. The police acted immediately on both the information and dispersed the crowd using pepper spray. He said, “Two men, aged 34 and 39, have been arrested in connection with the incident and fined for their riotous conduct.” According to ‘The Age’ newspaper, at around 4.30 p.m. Supporters of India reached the polling place of the referendum, where clashes broke out between the two sides.

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