NIA To Investigate Khalistan Supporters' Attacks on Indian Missions

The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has taken charge of the investigation into the attacks on Indian Missions in the U.S. and Canada in March, which were carried out by Khalistan supporters.

The agency was also handed the responsibility of investigating the violent protests and attempted vandalisation at the Indian High Commission in London in March earlier this year.

News reports have revealed that the Delhi Police's Special Cell had registered FIRs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the attacks that occurred in March.

The investigation has now been transferred to the NIA, according to the sources.

Pro-Khalistan protesters attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, breaking open makeshift security barriers and placing two Khalistani flags inside the premises. Consulate personnel promptly removed the flags.

Pro-Khalistan protesters attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, breaking open makeshift security barriers and placing two Khalistani flags inside the premises. Consulate personnel promptly removed the flags.

The US Charge d'Affaires in Delhi received a strong protest from India regarding the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco.

The Canadian High Commissioner was also summoned by the Indian government, which expressed its strong concerns about the targeting of Indian diplomatic missions in Canada.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) released CCTV footage of the attack on the Indian Mission in London on June 12 and appealed to the public for help in identifying the culprits.

On March 19, protestors supporting Khalistani tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while protesting outside the high commission complex.

Punjab Police had only the previous day launched a crackdown against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab.

According to the Metropolitan police, two security staff members sustained minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment during the incident. India summoned the British deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and asked for an explanation regarding the "absence of security."

The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strongly-worded statement expressing India's disapproval of the UK government's disregard for the safety of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel, stating that it is "unacceptable."