<p>Security was tightened outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC in the wake of protests called out by Khalistani supporters. According to a report by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (August 15), several police personnel were seen deployed outside the embassy along with makeshift barricades. The pro-Khalistani groups planned to stage protests outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC amid a scheduled Independence Day celebration on Tuesday.</p>

<p>A report by Livemint said that on Tuesday morning, a small group gathered near the embassy but it was outnumbered by the presence of security personnel.</p>

<p>India's ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu unfurled the Tiranga (Indian flag) at the India House on Tuesday. "Wishing fellow Indians, the Indian diaspora, and friends of India in the US a very happy Independence Day! A privilege to unfurl the Tiranga at India House in Washington DC," Sandhu wrote on X, which was formerly known as Twitter.</p>

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<p>This is not the first time that Khalistani supporters have attacked Indian missions. Many such incidents have been reported not just in the US, but also in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Canada.</p>

<p>Last month, Khalistani supporters allegedly attempted to set fire to the Indian consulate in San Francisco. There was no major damage nor any injuries and police launched an investigation.</p>

<p>“The US strongly condemns the reported vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday. Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the US is a criminal offence," US Department of State Spokesperson, Matthew Miller wrote in a post on X.</p>

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Security was tightened outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC in the wake of protests called out by Khalistani supporters. According to a report by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (August 15), several police personnel were seen deployed outside the embassy along with makeshift barricades.

Security was tightened outside the Indian embassy in Washington DC in the wake of protests called out by Khalistani supporters. According to a report by the news agency ANI on Tuesday (August 15), several police personnel were seen deployed outside the embassy along with makeshift barricades. The pro-Khalistani groups planned to stage protests outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC amid a scheduled Independence Day celebration on Tuesday. A report by Livemint said that on Tuesday morning, a small group gathered near the embassy but it was outnumbered by the presence of security personnel. India's ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu unfurled the Tiranga (Indian flag) at the India House on Tuesday. "Wishing fellow Indians, the Indian diaspora, and friends of India in the US a very happy Independence Day! A privilege to unfurl the Tiranga at India House in Washington DC," Sandhu wrote on X, which was formerly known as Twitter. #WATCH | USA: Security increased outside the Indian Embassy as Khalistanis plan a protest outside the Indian Mission in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/dpcEN2lKrU — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2023 × This is not the first time that Khalistani supporters have attacked Indian missions. Many such incidents have been reported not just in the US, but also in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Canada. Last month, Khalistani supporters allegedly attempted to set fire to the Indian consulate in San Francisco. There was no major damage nor any injuries and police launched an investigation. “The US strongly condemns the reported vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday. Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the US is a criminal offence," US Department of State Spokesperson, Matthew Miller wrote in a post on X. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US for a report on the alleged beating of a Sikh boy in&nbsp;Washington state.</p>

<p>&quot;I have seen news reports about the beating of a Sikh boy in the US. I have asked the Indian Embassy in the US to send me a report on the incident,&quot; Swaraj said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>According to news reports, the 14-year-old was attacked by a classmate in the vicinity of Kentridge High School. The entire incident was recorded and shared on Snapchat.</p>

<p>In the&nbsp; Snapchat video, the classmate follows the Sikh boy, before suddenly hitting him and knocking him to the ground. He then repeatedly punches the victim, who tries to shield himself and crawl away.</p>

<p>His father is claiming that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent</p>

<p>School officials have denied all these allegations of the attack as being religiously or racially motivated. The student who attacked the boy will be appropriately punished, said Chris Loftis, communications director for the Kent School District.&nbsp;</p>

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US for a report on the alleged beating of a Sikh boy in the Washington State

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked the Indian Embassy in the US for a report on the alleged beating of a Sikh boy in Washington state. "I have seen news reports about the beating of a Sikh boy in the US. I have asked the Indian Embassy in the US to send me a report on the incident," Swaraj said in a tweet. I have seen news reports about the beating of a Sikh boy in US. I have asked @IndianEmbassyUS to send me a report on the incident. — Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) November 4, 2017 × According to news reports, the 14-year-old was attacked by a classmate in the vicinity of Kentridge High School. The entire incident was recorded and shared on Snapchat. In the Snapchat video, the classmate follows the Sikh boy, before suddenly hitting him and knocking him to the ground. He then repeatedly punches the victim, who tries to shield himself and crawl away. His father is claiming that his son was targeted because he is of Indian descent School officials have denied all these allegations of the attack as being religiously or racially motivated. The student who attacked the boy will be appropriately punished, said Chris Loftis, communications director for the Kent School District. (With inputs from PTI)

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