India Takes Strong Action Against Pro-Khalistan Activists in London Demonstration, FIR Filed Under India's Anti-Terror Law

United States: In connection with the violent demonstration at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, when pro-Khalistan activists were able to climb onto the mission's balcony and pull down the national flag from a pole at the front of the building, the Delhi Police have filed a case under a number of criminal provisions, including India's anti-terror law, a senior police officer said on Friday.

FIR was filed as per instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs

The crime has been reported by the special cell of the city police that looks into terrorism. The officer, who wished to remain unnamed, stated that the first information report (FIR) was filed as per instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which requested that the police take the proper legal action regarding the incident report that was received from the Ministry of External Affairs. The Indian Criminal Code, the Illegal Activities (Prevention Act), and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act have all been referenced in the FIR.

Punjab Police launched a state-wide manhunt for pro-Khalistani separatist preacher Amritpal Singh

On March 19, protests broke out in London just hours after Punjab Police launched a state-wide manhunt for pro-Khalistani separatist preacher Amritpal Singh and his adherents. On the first day of the operation, nearly 100 people were detained, and mobile internet and text messaging services were shut down all over the state. Amritpal Singh, the leader of "Waris Punjab De" and a member of the Khalistani secessionist movement, was charged in eight FIRs with kidnapping, instigating violence, and interfering with social peace.

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British MPs called for action against Khalistani hooligans

The violence has also drawn a strong response from India, which earlier this week even scaled back security in the area of the British high commission in Delhi. At the House of Commons on Thursday, the vandalism was also brought up, and British MPs called for action against "Khalistani hooligans" as well as the protection of India's diplomatic personnel. The UK government informed the House that changes were being made to the high commission's security protocols as a result of the event.

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