Indian Consulate in San Francisco set on fire
Indian Consulate in San Francisco
New Delhi: In yet another attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, it was set on fire on July 2. The attack came after Khalistani supporters ransacked the consulate in March, when the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown against Amritpal Singh and his associates.
A group of Khalistan hardliners allegedly attempted arson at the consulate. However, there was no major damage as the fire was quickly suppressed by the San Francisco Fire Department. No employee was hurt due to the prompt action of the fire department.
A video posted on Twitter by Khalistan supporters on July 2 shows the act. Set fire to the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. The words ‘violence begets violence’ are written in the video, along with news articles related to the death of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, one of India’s most wanted terrorists who carried a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head, was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Canada last month.
Reacting to the attempted arson, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “The US strongly condemns the alleged vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Vandalism against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the US Or violence is a criminal offence.
A poster being shared on social media said a ‘Khalistan Freedom Rally’ would be held on July 8. It would begin in Berkeley, California and end at the Indian Embassy in San Francisco. Monday To, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has requested partner countries like Canada, UK, US and Australia not to place Khalistanis.
Indian diplomats in Khalistani posters in Canada. should not be given place. These radical extremist ideologies are not good for us, them or our relations. Will take up the issue of these posters.”- Watch with agency input Indian Consulate in San Francisco set on fire by Khalistani fundamentalists, US condemned the vandalism
