The United States strongly condemned the vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday. A statement from the US State Department expressed condemnation of the reported incidents on July 2, 2023.
The US values its strong partnership with India and is committed to protecting diplomatic facilities and personnel. They will collaborate with Indian authorities to investigate the incident and ensure accountability for those responsible.
The perpetrators of the vandalism and attempted arson were identified as pro-Khalistan supporters. Khalistan is a separatist movement that aims to establish an independent Sikh state in Punjab, India. The group shared a video of the arson on social media.
The Indian government denounced the attack and demanded that the perpetrators face justice. The Indian Foreign Ministry described the incident as a “dastardly act of terrorism.”
The assault on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco is part of a series of incidents targeting Indian interests in the United States. In February 2023, a man was apprehended in New York City for plotting to bomb an Indian cultural center. In March 2023, another individual was arrested in Los Angeles for making threats to kill Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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