AUSTRALIA: Indians attacked by pro-Khalistan militants; Criminals should be punished- Indian Ministry of External Affairs

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Australia: Pro-Khalistan militants attacked Indians who arrived in Australia with the national flag. Five people were injured. The Indians were attacked in Melbourne's Federation Square against growing pro-Khalistan activities in the country. The Australian police intervened and stopped the assailants.

Earlier it was reported that the Indians had informed the Victoria Police in advance about their planned protest against the Khalistanis. In the video, a group of people can be seen waving the Khalistani flag, attacking the Indians who arrived with the tricolor and attacking them with sticks.

On January 29, several videos of Khalistanis attacking Indian Australians with swords while carrying the Indian tricolor went viral on the internet.

It is noteworthy that 'Sikhs for Justice', a Khalistan terrorist organization banned by the Indian government, has announced that it will hold a plebiscite on January 29 at the Federation Square in Khalistan. Meanwhile, Hindu Human Rights Australia director Sarah L Gates shared a video of a group of pro-Khalistan supporters chasing an Indian youth with an Indian national flag.

Khalistanis now sharing footage of a Khali mob approaching a lone Indian youth with Tiranga and assaulting them near Federation Square Khalistan Referendum. I hope @AusFedPolice will not turn a blind eye. pic.twitter.com/GXewjo1ojQ
— 𑆩𑆳𑆬𑆴𑆤𑆵 Sarah L Gates (@SarahLGates1) January 29, 2023

The Indian government strongly condemned the attack on Indians. The spokesman said India has requested the Australian authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Indian community and their properties located in the Melbourne area.

“We have asked to ensure the safety and security of the Indian community and their properties. Also, we have requested the authorities not to allow their territory for such activities which are detrimental to India's national interest," Bagchi added.

According to the MEA, a few Australian leaders have also commented on the issue, condemning the violence and attacks by militants against Indians in Australia. "We will continue to pursue this issue with the Australian authorities," he reiterated.

On Thursday, India's Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the attack by extremist Khalistani groups on the Indian community in Melbourne, Australia and asked the local authorities to investigate the case and punish the culprits.