Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar faced a tense moment in London when Khalistani supporters 'attempted to attack' him as he departed from a discussion at Chatham House, reports ANI.
A video shared by THE_SQUADR0N (@THE_SQUADR0N) shows a man sprinting towards Jaishankar’s vehicle and dishonoring the Indian national flag in full view of London police officers.
Despite the act of vandalism, the officers appeared unresponsive, according to the reports of ANI.
Pro-Khalistan demonstrators gathered outside the venue, waving flags and protesting against Jaishankar’s presence. ANI (@ANI) reported that the demonstrators were vocal in their opposition, attempting to disrupt the minister’s engagements.
Jaishankar’s Official UK Visit
The incident took place during Jaishankar’s official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9. His trip is focused on strengthening the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership, covering trade, health, education, defence cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and other senior officials. The discussions are expected to cover key geopolitical issues, security cooperation, and bilateral trade agreements.
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