Khalistani extremists heckle, attempt to attack EAM Jaishankar in London; man tears Indian flag | India News

NEW DELHI: Khalistani extremists heckled and tried to attack exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar in London on Thursday (IST) whereas he was leaving in a automotive after attending an occasion on the Chatham House suppose tank.
A video circulating on-line exhibits a man operating in the direction of Jaishankar’s automobile and tearing the Indian nationwide flag in entrance of London cops. Despite the act of vandalism, the officers appeared unresponsive.

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The incident occurred throughout Jaishankar’s official go to to the UK from March 4-9, the place he’s set to maintain talks together with his British counterpart, David Lammy, and different key officers. The go to goals to bolster the India-UK complete strategic partnership, protecting commerce, well being, training, people-to-people ties, and defence cooperation.
Following his UK engagements, Jaishankar will journey to Ireland from March 6-7, the place he’s scheduled to meet Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris, work together with different officers, and interact with the Indian diaspora.