NEW DELHI: Khalistani extremists heckled and attempted to attack external affairs minister S Jaishankar in London on Thursday (IST) while he was leaving in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank.
A video circulating online shows a man running towards Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front of London police officers. Despite the act of vandalism, the officers appeared unresponsive.
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Some of the pro-Khalistan supporters were seen holding the flag and staging a protest outside the venue where EAM Jaishankar participated in a discussion.
The incident occurred during Jaishankar’s official visit to the UK from March 4-9, where he is set to hold talks with his British counterpart, David Lammy, and other key officials. The visit aims to bolster the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, covering trade, health, education, people-to-people ties, and defence cooperation.
Following his UK engagements, Jaishankar will travel to Ireland from March 6-7, where he is scheduled to meet Irish foreign minister Simon Harris, interact with other officials, and engage with the Indian diaspora.
