The Indian government summoned the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi over the demonstration by Khalistani supporters outside the Indian Consulate in Canada. External Affairs Ministry asked – How did the protesters reach the mission building if there was police security? India has strongly objected to this negligence.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the Indian government has sought a response from Canada. We have asked how Khalistan supporters reached our diplomatic missions and consulates despite police presence. We hope that the Government of Canada will take the necessary steps to protect our diplomats and missions.
India has reminded Canada of the Vienna Convention,
Bagchi said, adding that we have reminded the Government of Canada of its obligations under the Vienna Convention. We have asked them to arrest and prosecute those persons who are already involved in such activities. We expect the Government of Canada to live up to its responsibility.
The program was canceled on March 19.
In fact, on March 19, Khalistani supporters demonstrated outside the Indian mission in Canada. Due to which the Indian High Commission had to cancel one of its events. The event was organized at Surrey’s Taj Park Convention Center to honor Indian Ambassador to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma. An Indian-origin journalist was also attacked by Khalistan supporters during the protest.
Journalist misbehaved during protest in Washington
On the other hand, Indian journalist Lalit Jha, who was covering the pro-Khalistan demonstration in Washington, was also misbehaved on Saturday. Jha also shared a video of the entire incident on Twitter, in which Khalistan supporters are seen abusing the Indian government. Jha said that Khalistan supporters also hit him with two sticks on his left ear.
