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A man was caught in London for vandalizing the Indian High Commission.
According to the BBC, online footage showed a crowd carrying yellow "Khalistan" banners and a guy removing the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the building.
Pro-Khalistani groups vandalized the Indian High Commission in London, removing the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony and leading to the arrest of one individual.
According to the BBC, videos online showed a gathering waving yellow "Khalistan" banners and a man removing the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the building. An investigation has been initiated after two security guards were hurt during the violent demonstration.
Many in the crowd were suspected to be sympathizers with a Sikh separatist group, according to the PA news agency.
On Sunday, around 13:50 GMT, authorities were dispatched to the Indian High Commission.
British media reported that upon arrival, "the majority of those present had dispersed before the arrival of police" (Met Police). A spokesman for the police department said that "windows were broken" and that two security guards were hurt, but their injuries were not serious enough to warrant hospitalization.
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, stated on Twitter in response to the event, saying, "I condemn the violent disorder and vandalism that took place at the Indian High Commission today." (Sunday). This kind of behaviour has no place in our community.
He also said that the Met had opened an inquiry.
It was a disgraceful and completely unacceptable incident, according to British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis.
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