Skip to content 
Search

Latest Stories

Khalistan protesters attack Indian Consulate in US, demonstrate outside Australian parliament

According to FIIDS, the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is responsible for promoting and financing Sikh radicalisation by means of false propaganda

Khalistan protesters attack Indian Consulate in US, demonstrate outside Australian parliament

On Sunday (19) a gathering of pro-Khalistan demonstrators vandalised the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, leading to strong criticism from Indian Americans who urged swift measures against those accountable for the incident.

"We are also appalled by the complete law and order failure in both in London as well as in SFO where a few radicalised separatists attacked India's diplomatic missions," Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said after the attack on the Indian Consulate.


The protesters chanted pro-Khalistan slogans and forcibly breached the temporary security barriers erected by the local police. They proceeded to plant two flags associated with the Khalistani movement within the Consulate grounds, but these were later removed by two consulate employees.

Subsequently, a group of agitated protesters entered the Consulate premises and began striking the doors and windows with iron rods.

At the moment, the San Francisco police have not issued any statements regarding the incident.

However, Ajay Bhutoria, a prominent community leader, expressed strong disapproval of the attack carried out by pro-Khalistan protesters on the Consulate of India building in San Francisco.

Bhutoria stated that "This act of violence is not only a threat to the diplomatic relations between the United States and India but also an attack on the peace and harmony of our community".

He also released a statement urging the local authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators responsible for the attack and ensure that they are held accountable for their actions.

"I also call on all members of our community to unite and promote peace and harmony," he said.

FIIDS expressed grave concern over the failure of both the UK and the US to fulfill their obligations under the Vienna Convention to safeguard diplomatic missions.

The organisation urged key law enforcement institutions, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the FBI, and the CIA, to take necessary measures to prevent terrorism from taking root and receiving support on American soil.

According to FIIDS, the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI is responsible for promoting and financing Sikh radicalisation by means of false propaganda. The organisation called upon Indian Americans, including those belonging to the Sikh community, to unite against extremism.

Bhutoria expressed his full support for the government of India and condemned the violent actions that occurred.

He also emphasised the importance of standing together against such acts of violence and promoting a society where all communities can coexist peacefully and with respect for one another.

He added that incidents like these should not divide communities and promote hatred and violence. Unity is the key to overcoming such challenges.

Meanwhile, in Canberra, Khalistan supporters held a demonstration outside the Australian parliament to protest against the police crackdown on radical preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates in Punjab.

(With inputs from PTI)

More For You

Court to review teen's sentence in Bhim Kohli case
Bhim Kohli

Court to review teen's sentence in Bhim Kohli case

THE seven-year prison sentence handed to a 15-year-old boy convicted of the manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli is to be reviewed under the UK’s Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.

The Attorney General’s Office confirmed on Friday (5) that the teenager’s sentence will now be considered by the Court of Appeal.

Keep ReadingShow less
Dalai Lama hopes to live 'beyond 130 years'

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a prayer meet held for his long life at the Dalai Lama temple in the northern hill town of Dharamshala, India, July 5, 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Dalai Lama hopes to live 'beyond 130 years'

THE Dalai Lama said on Saturday (5) he hopes to live until he is more than 130 years old, two decades longer than his previous prediction, following his assurance to followers that he would reincarnate as the spiritual head of the faith upon his death.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner was speaking during a ceremony organised by his followers to offer prayers for his long life, ahead of his 90th birthday on Sunday (6), and as China insists it will choose his successor. The Dalai Lama told Reuters in December he might live to 110.

Keep ReadingShow less
UK heatwave by mid-July

Daytime temperatures meeting or exceeding set thresholds of 25°C

iStock

Met Office warns of potential third UK heatwave by mid-July

Key points

  • Met Office forecasts rising temperatures by mid-July
  • Possible third heatwave after record-breaking June
  • High pressure system likely to bring hot air from the Atlantic
  • Yellow rain warning and flood alerts issued in parts of Scotland and Cumbria

Possible heatwave to return by mid-July

The UK could experience its third heatwave in a month by mid-July, the Met Office has said. Forecasters expect rising heat and humidity during the second weekend of July, following two weekends of unusually warm weather in late June.

June was officially the hottest on record in England, and the return of high temperatures could mean another heatwave for parts of the country. However, the Met Office cautioned that it is too early to confirm how hot conditions will get.

Keep ReadingShow less
crypto

Two men have been jailed for defrauding investors of £1.5 million through a fake crypto investment scheme. (Representational image: iStock)

iStock

Two jailed over £1.5m crypto investment scam

TWO people who duped investors of £1.5 million by selling fake investments in crypto have been jailed for 12 years, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said.

Raymondip Bedi, of Bromley, and Patrick Mavanga, of Peckham, conned at least 65 people by cold-calling them between February 2017 and June 2019. They operated companies including CCX Capital and Astaria Group LLP.

Keep ReadingShow less
Manchester Police probes over 1,000 child sexual abuse suspects

Photo for representation. (iStock)

Getty Images/iStockphoto

Manchester Police probes over 1,000 child sexual abuse suspects

GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE is now investigating more than 1,000 child sexual abuse suspects, following years of public criticism and institutional failings in tackling child sexual exploitation.

A new report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has revealed the force has made “significant improvements” in dealing with group-based sexual abuse and related crimes.

Keep ReadingShow less