Khalistani activists heckled and attempted to attack India鈥檚 external affairs minister S Jaishankar in London on Thursday while he was leaving in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank, reports The Times of India.
A video circulating online shows a man running towards Jaishankar鈥檚 vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front of London police officers. Despite the act of vandalism, the officers appeared unresponsive.
Some of the pro-Khalistan supporters were seen holding the flag and staging a protest outside the venue where Jaishankar participated in a discussion.
The incident occurred during Jaishankar鈥檚 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.
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