Several US lawmakers have expressed their condemnation of the attempted arson at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, as well as the violent rhetoric aimed at Indian diplomats, including the Ambassador of India to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The incident occurred on July 2 when a group of Khalistan radicals tried to set the consulate on fire.
US Congressmen Shri Thanedar, Rich McCormick, and Brian Fitzpatrick took to Twitter to express their outrage at the attempted attack and the efforts by pro-Khalistani elements to incite terror. Congressman Shri Thanedar strongly condemned the incident, stating that violence and attempts to instill terror are unacceptable in a democracy. McCormick described the attack as vile and unacceptable and emphasized that Americans stand by their allies and the patriotic Indian-American community. Rep Fitzpatrick called for appropriate legal action against those involved and condemned the repeated attacks on the Indian Consulate.
The co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India, Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz, also condemned the attempted arson and vandalism at the Indian Consulate, stating that free speech should not be a license to provoke violence. They called for an investigation into the incident and urged the US State Department to cooperate with law enforcement to hold those involved accountable.
This is not the first time the Indian Consulate in San Francisco has come under attack, with multiple incidents of protests by Khalistan supporters in the past. The extremist Sikh groups are planning to rally outside Indian missions in the US on July 8.
The Indian government has expressed concerns over threats to its diplomats in posters circulated in Canada, with information on a pro-Khalistan rally scheduled for July 8. The rally is being held in the name of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist who was killed in Canada in June.
The condemnation of the attempted arson and violent rhetoric by US lawmakers highlights the importance of maintaining diplomatic relations and upholding democratic values. The call for legal action against those involved sends a strong message that violence will not be tolerated. As the investigation into the incident continues, it remains crucial to ensure the safety and security of diplomatic establishments and personnel.
