NEW YORK: In a distressing incident, Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, needed to face a hostile reception from pro-Khalistani components throughout his go to to the Hicksville Gurdwara in Long Island, New York, for Gurpurab prayers.
Privileged to hitch the native Sangat, together with from Afghanistan, at Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island in celebrating Gurpurab- listened to Kirtan, spoke about Guru Nanak’s eternal message of togetherness, unity, & equality, partook langar, and sought blessings for all. pic.twitter.com/i45M2TuSdf
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) November 27, 2023
The occasion took a tumultuous flip as a gaggle of Khalistani extremists confronted Ambassador Sandhu and scouted anti-India slogans in reference to the alleged killing of terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
A video of the stunning incident was additionally shared on social media. The purported video confirmed a Khaklistani protester shouting in Punjabi, “You are responsible for the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. You plotted to kill Pannun.”
In the video, Ambassador Sandhu was additionally seen leaving the premises in his automobile, whereas a lone protester unfurled the Khalistani flag outdoors the Gurdwara. This unsettling incident sheds gentle on the escalating pro-Khalistani actions globally.
Khalistanies tried to heckle Indian Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS with basless Questions for his function within the failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant, (SFJ) and Khalistan Referendum marketing campaign.
Himmat Singh who led the professional Khalistanies at Hicksville Gurdwara in New York additionally accused… pic.twitter.com/JW5nqMQSxO
— RP Singh National Spokesperson BJP (@rpsinghkhalsa) November 27, 2023
This incident follows a collection of pro-Khalistani actions in numerous nations, together with Canada, the UK, Australia, and the US. In July, Khalistan extremists orchestrated an arson assault on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, prompting India to hunt proof beneath the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.
Regrettably, this marks the second occasion of a senior Indian envoy being heckled by pro-Khalistani components in latest months. In September, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami confronted the same obstruction at a Gurdwara in Glasgow, Scotland. This has sparked considerations over the safety of Indian diplomats globally.
In response to those incidents, India and the US have engaged in discussions on safety cooperation. Recent talks between the 2 nations revealed inputs relating to the nexus between organized criminals, gun runners, and terrorists. Both nations categorical mutual concern, emphasizing the necessity for follow-up actions to make sure the protection of diplomats and stop the recurrence of such incidents.
It could also be recalled that India-Canada ties soured after Khalistani terrorist Nijjar was shot lifeless by masked males at a car parking zone in Canada’s British Columbia. Months later, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged the function of Indian brokers within the killing, sparking a large diplomatic row. India has trashed the allegations as “absurd” and “motivated”. In latest remarks, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated India will not be ruling out an investigation however needs Canada to offer proof backing its allegations.
