EAM Jaishankar Faces Khalistani Extremist Protest in London
Khalistani extremists heckled and attempted to attack External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in London on Thursday (IST) as he departed in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank.
A widely circulated video shows a protester rushing toward Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in the presence of London police officers, who appeared unresponsive despite the act of vandalism.
Several pro-Khalistan demonstrators were seen holding flags and protesting outside the venue where Jaishankar had participated in a discussion.
The incident took place during Jaishankar’s official visit to the UK from March 4-9, during which he is scheduled to meet British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other key officials. The visit aims to strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on trade, health, education, people-to-people ties, and defence cooperation.
Following his engagements in the UK, Jaishankar will travel to Ireland from March 6-7, where he is set to meet Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris, engage with officials, and interact with the Indian diaspora.
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