INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the Indian ambassador to the United States, was mobbed and heckled by a group of pro-Khalistani elements
on his visit to a gurdwara in New York
He had joined the local Sangat to celebrate Gurpurab at Guru Nanak Darbar in Long Island.A video circulating on social media purportedly
shows Sandhu being confronted by pro-Khalistani elements at the gurdwara.The video captures individuals making statements about designated
terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
The ambassador left the premises in his vehicle, while a lone protester raised the Khalistani flag outside the gurdwara.Taking to social
media, Sandhu said, "Privileged to join the local Sangat, including from Afghanistan, at Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island in celebrating
Gurpurab-listened to Kirtan, spoke about Guru Nanak's everlasting message of togetherness, unity and equality, partook langar, and sought
blessings for all." He, however, has not mentioned about the unpleasant experience.This incident is part of a rising trend of pro-Khalistani
activities, with similar disruptions occurring in countries such as Canada, the UK, Australia and the US
In July, Khalistan extremists conducted an arson attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco, prompting India to request evidence from
US authorities under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty.This marks the second incident within two months involving the heckling of an Indian
envoy by pro-Khalistan elements
In September, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami faced a similar situation when he was prevented from entering
a Gurdwara in Glasgow, Scotland.Scotland: Radical Sikh activists stop Indian high commissioner from entering gurdwara, post video on social
mediaIndia has raised concerns about the security of its diplomats and premises with relevant authorities in the countries reporting these
Recent discussions on India-US security cooperation revealed shared inputs about the nexus between organized criminals, gun runners,
The ministry of external affairs emphasised that such information is taken seriously as it affects the security interests of both countries,
and necessary follow-up actions are being pursued.Earlier, the Financial Times had reported that American officials successfully foiled a
plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh separatist, within the United States
The publication, relying on information from "several individuals knowledgeable about the situation," revealed that Washington had alerted
New Delhi about potential involvement in the conspiracy
However, the report did not provide details regarding whether an actual attempt had been made on Pannun's life or the extent of progress in
