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India raises concerns over Khalistani threats to Ambassador Kwatra
Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s commitment to addressing such security concerns and Washington’s cooperation in the matter.
Randhir Jaiswal / Image- MEA
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed its grave concern regarding the threats made by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani extremist based in the United States, against the Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India’s commitment to addressing such security concerns and Washington’s cooperation in the matter. “We take these threats very seriously and have raised the matter with the US government. It is our expectation that the US will take our concerns seriously,” Jaiswal stated.
Pannun, designated as a terrorist by India, had reportedly issued threats claiming that Ambassador Kwatra was "on the radar of pro-Khalistan Sikhs in America." Following that, the US government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Indian diplomats, underlining its resolve to address any threats against foreign envoys.
The development comes amidst heightened concerns over Khalistani extremism globally. Canadian MP of Indian origin Chandra Arya recently called Khalistani violent extremism a "Canadian problem" and urged law enforcement agencies to act with urgency. Sharing his experience, Arya revealed that he required protection from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) during a Hindu event in Edmonton following protests by Khalistani supporters.
Meanwhile, the MEA also clarified previous reports regarding allegations of an Indian government employee's involvement in a foiled assassination plot against Pannun, confirming that the individual is no longer employed by the Indian government.
Authorities in both India and the US continue to monitor the situation closely as diplomatic security remains a priority.
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