India has raised concerns about vandalism by Khalistani elements with the US, Canada, and Australia, urging them to take action and prevent future incidents.
Pro-Khalistan slogans and flags have been raised during acts of vandalism at Indian diplomatic missions and other Indian-owned properties.
The Indian government considers this vandalism a serious provocation and has vowed to hold the perpetrators accountable.
The incidents highlight the ongoing threat posed by Khalistani separatists who aim to establish a separate Sikh state in Punjab, India. They have a history of carrying out terrorist attacks.
To combat this threat, the Indian government has been cracking down on Khalistani separatist groups. In 2022, they banned the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). A prominent Khalistani organization based in the US, accused of inciting violence.
India and the US signed an agreement in 2021 to jointly address the threat from Khalistani separatists as part of their broader cooperation on counter-terrorism.
Recent acts of vandalism serve as a stark reminder that the threat from Khalistani separatists persists. The Indian government remains resolute in protecting its citizens and interests, and it will not tolerate such provocative acts.
