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.

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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.

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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.

US: Khalistani protests fizzle out amid tight security, Tricolour unfurled at India House

Jammu and Kashmir is now preparing for the Independence day. Security has been tightened in Srinagar to avert any attack. I n this video watch WION's ground report from Srinagar.

Kashmir gears up for Independence day 2019

J&K: Security tightened on the eve of Independence Day

Security has been tightened around the Sterlite Copper plant following information that attempts were on by some outfits to organise a major protest in the backdrop of the NGT setting aside a Tamil Nadu government order permanently closing it, officials said Monday.

Besides, security was strengthened in other parts of the district as well, including at the Collectorate where many police personnel had been posted, as a precautionary measure in view of the violent protests witnessed in May this year demanding the closure of the plant.

Thirteen people were killed in police firing on May 22-23 after the 99-day long protest by the locals against Sterlite turned violent and government properties came under attack. The protesters were demanding the closure of the plant citing pollution concerns.

While the Tamil Nadu government had on May 28 ordered permanent closure of the plant in the wake of the protests, the National Green Tribunal on Saturday set it aside, allowing an appeal by the Sterlite.

The state government has said it would file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the NGT order even as opposition parties attacked it for "negligent" handling of the issue.

An official Monday said there was information that some religious and political outfits were trying to coordinate and organize major agitation against Sterlite.

Police personnel from five neighbouring districts of Virudhungar, Dindigul, Sivaganga, Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli have been deployed in the district to meet any situation, police informed. Outsiders were being monitored to find if the locals were being instigated, they said.

Meanwhile, a group of students, affiliated to the Democratic Youth Federation and the Students Federation of India, staged a protest in front of a college demanding that a resolution should be passed by the state assembly for continued closure of the Sterlite unit.

A report from Coimbatore said 20 activists of "Makkal Adhikaram", a fringe outfit, were arrested when they attempted to stage a demonstration condemning the NGT order.&nbsp;

Security has been tightened around the Sterlite Copper plant following information that attempts were on by some outfits to organise a major protest in the backdrop of the NGT setting aside a Tamil Nadu government order permanently closing it, officials said Monday.

Security has been tightened around the Sterlite Copper plant following information that attempts were on by some outfits to organise a major protest in the backdrop of the NGT setting aside a Tamil Nadu government order permanently closing it, officials said Monday. Besides, security was strengthened in other parts of the district as well, including at the Collectorate where many police personnel had been posted, as a precautionary measure in view of the violent protests witnessed in May this year demanding the closure of the plant. Thirteen people were killed in police firing on May 22-23 after the 99-day long protest by the locals against Sterlite turned violent and government properties came under attack. The protesters were demanding the closure of the plant citing pollution concerns. While the Tamil Nadu government had on May 28 ordered permanent closure of the plant in the wake of the protests, the National Green Tribunal on Saturday set it aside, allowing an appeal by the Sterlite. The state government has said it would file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the NGT order even as opposition parties attacked it for "negligent" handling of the issue. An official Monday said there was information that some religious and political outfits were trying to coordinate and organize major agitation against Sterlite. Police personnel from five neighbouring districts of Virudhungar, Dindigul, Sivaganga, Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli have been deployed in the district to meet any situation, police informed. Outsiders were being monitored to find if the locals were being instigated, they said. Meanwhile, a group of students, affiliated to the Democratic Youth Federation and the Students Federation of India, staged a protest in front of a college demanding that a resolution should be passed by the state assembly for continued closure of the Sterlite unit. A report from Coimbatore said 20 activists of "Makkal Adhikaram", a fringe outfit, were arrested when they attempted to stage a demonstration condemning the NGT order.

Security tightened around Sterlite plant amid reports of fresh protest by college students

Germany has increased police presence around Muslim institutions in Dresden after two bombs exploded in the eastern city on Monday evening.

The blasts detonanted in front mosque and at an international conference centre. No one was hurt in the incident.

&quot;Even if we so far have no claim of responsibility, we must go on the basis that the motive was xenophobic,&quot; Horst Kretzschmar, president of Dresden police, said in a statement, Reuters reported.

Kretzschmar said three mosques, a Muslim social centre and a prayer room would be given protection immediately.

&quot;We have now switched to crisis mode,&quot; the police chief added.

Security will also be boosted for Germany&#39;s Unity Day celebrations on Oct. 3 next week, to be attended by German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel, Deutsche Welle reported officials as saying.

AfD co-leader Frauke Petry condemned the attack on the mosque, saying: &quot;Attacking a building in which people worship God is barbaric, whether it be a church, a mosque or a synagogue,&quot; Reuters reported.

Saxony state premier Stanislaw Tillich called the &quot;cowardly&quot; bombings an &quot;attack on freedom of religion and on the values of an enlightened society&quot; that could easily have claimed lives, AFP reported.

Dresden was the cradle of the anti-Islam PEGIDA grassroots movement whose weekly rallies attracted around 20,000 supporters at the height of its popularity at the start of 2015, Reuters said.

Following Germany&#39;s migrant influx, the city has become a hot-bed for far-right protests and hate crimes.

(Reuters)

Dresden police chief said that the motive behind the twin bombing was 'xenophobic'. No one was hurt in the blasts on Monday evening

Germany has increased police presence around Muslim institutions in Dresden after two bombs exploded in the eastern city on Monday evening. The blasts detonanted in front mosque and at an international conference centre. No one was hurt in the incident. "Even if we so far have no claim of responsibility, we must go on the basis that the motive was xenophobic," Horst Kretzschmar, president of Dresden police, said in a statement, Reuters reported. Kretzschmar said three mosques, a Muslim social centre and a prayer room would be given protection immediately. "We have now switched to crisis mode," the police chief added. Security will also be boosted for Germany's Unity Day celebrations on Oct. 3 next week, to be attended by German President Joachim Gauck and Chancellor Angela Merkel, Deutsche Welle reported officials as saying. AfD co-leader Frauke Petry condemned the attack on the mosque, saying: "Attacking a building in which people worship God is barbaric, whether it be a church, a mosque or a synagogue," Reuters reported. Saxony state premier Stanislaw Tillich called the "cowardly" bombings an "attack on freedom of religion and on the values of an enlightened society" that could easily have claimed lives, AFP reported. Dresden was the cradle of the anti-Islam PEGIDA grassroots movement whose weekly rallies attracted around 20,000 supporters at the height of its popularity at the start of 2015, Reuters said. Following Germany's migrant influx, the city has become a hot-bed for far-right protests and hate crimes. (Reuters)

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US: Khalistani protests fizzle out amid tight security, Tricolour unfurled at India House

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Security tightened around Sterlite plant amid reports of fresh protest by college students

Germany tightens security for Muslim institutions after Dresden mosque bombing