NEW DELHI: Khalistani extremists heckled and attempted to attack India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London on Thursday (IST) while he was leaving in a car.
A video circulating online shows a man running towards Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front of police officers. Despite the act of vandalism, the officers appeared unresponsive, as if ordered not to intervene.
The incident occurred during Jaishankar’s official visit to the UK from March 4-9, where he is set to hold talks with his British counterpart, David Lammy, and other key officials. The visit aims to bolster the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, covering trade, health, education, people-to-people ties, and defence cooperation.
Following his UK engagements, Jaishankar will travel to Ireland from March 6-7, where he is scheduled to meet Irish Foreign Minister Simon Harris, interact with other officials, and engage with the Indian diaspora.
