- Khalistani sympathizers staged a protest outside the Indian High Commission in London on October 2.
- During the protest, Dal Khalsa leader Gurcharan Singh desecrated the Tricolour by pouring cow urine on it.
- Gurcharan Singh further exacerbated the situation by challenging UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to drink British cow urine.
- The presence of Paramjit Singh Pamma, who is on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) ‘most wanted’ list, at the protest was particularly noteworthy.
- The nexus between Gurcharan, and Pamma, and their connections with the Pakistan High Commission in London has raised concerns.
A group of Khalistani supporters staged a demonstration outside the Indian High Commission in London on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The protesters set fire to the Indian Tricolour, and Gurcharan Singh, a prominent figure leading the Dal Khalsa UK, poured cow urine on the Indian national flag.
Gurcharan Singh further exacerbated the situation by challenging UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to drink British cow urine. As the protest unfolded, Gurcharan Singh was led away by the police. However, it remains unclear whether his actions led to his arrest.
The presence of Paramjit Singh Pamma, who is on the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) ‘most wanted’ list, at the protest was particularly noteworthy. Pamma, purportedly a member of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), used the occasion to challenge India and issue threats following the killing of Harjeet Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The protest came just days after the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was stopped by Khalistani extremists from entering a gurdwara in Scotland’s Glasgow. India reported the incident to the British government, demanding strict action against the culprits.
Paramjit Singh Pamma is a Khalistani terrorist, Pamma is affiliated with the Khalistan Tiger Force. His notoriety is such that he is listed as one of the most wanted individuals by the NIA. Gurcharan Singh is the leader of Dal Khalsa UK, he is actively associated with SFJ. Singh’s actions and statements have frequently generated controversy.
The nexus between Gurcharan, Pamma, and their connections with the Pakistan High Commission in London has raised concerns. Given their established links to Pakistan, a country often criticized for harbouring elements working against India, these connections reveal a potential agenda to mobilize Khalistan elements against India from foreign soil.
In the wake of the Khalistan protests outside the Indian High Commission in London, the response from international bodies and governments was eagerly anticipated. A notable reaction came from Vedant Patel, the Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department.
Addressing the contentious issue of the Khalistan referendum by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which is designated as a terrorist organisation in India, Patel tactfully avoided direct commentary. However, Patel emphasised the importance of fundamental rights as enshrined in the American constitution.
(With inputs from agencies)
