India has strongly raised with Italian authorities the vandalisation of the Indian mission in Rome by Khalistan elements, even as it has complimented how the UK handled the situation. The incident of vandalisation of the Indian embassy in Rome happened ahead of Republic Day.
Khalistani flags were put up at night, with the anti-social elements scribbling “Khalistan Zindabad” on the walls. The video was then shot by them and used for propaganda on social media.
In protest, India highlighted that it “was an act of vandalism perpetrated by Khalistani extremists in the stealth of night” with Indian government sources pointing out,”we have taken up this specific incident with the Italian authorities and conveyed our concerns”.
India reminded that the “safety and security of Indian diplomats and diplomatic premises is the responsibility of the Italian authorities”, expressing confidence that the “Italian authorities will take action against the perpetrators and prevent…