Delhi Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code following an incident where pro-Khalistani graffiti was discovered on the walls under the Kashmiri Gate flyover on September 27, according to reports from the Asian News International (ANI). The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between India and Canada following the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada on June 18 this year.
Graffiti Removed: The pro-Khalistani graffiti that had marred the area has since been removed.
Tensions Escalate: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada recently announced that intelligence agencies were investigating “credible” allegations linking Indian agents to Nijjar’s death. These allegations have intensified the diplomatic strain between the two nations, resulting in reciprocal expulsions of diplomats and India’s temporary suspension of visas for Canadians.
India’s Response: India has dismissed Trudeau’s claims as “absurd” and issued a travel advisory warning its citizens about increasing “anti-India activities” in Canada.
Previous Incidents: In August, Delhi Police detained two individuals in connection with the writing of pro-Khalistan messages on the walls of at least five Delhi Metro stations ahead of the G20 Summit. Pro-Khalistan messages, including slogans such as “Delhi Banega Khalistan” and “Khalistan Zindabad,” were discovered on the walls of several metro stations and a government school in Nangloi.
A video purportedly released by the banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) further highlighted the defaced walls of the metro stations. In the video, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, spokesperson for SFJ, announced plans for a Khalistan referendum in Canada during the G20 Summit held in Delhi on September 10.
Earlier Incidents: Prior to these incidents, “anti-national” and “Khalistan-related” graffiti had appeared on walls in several areas of west Delhi, including Vikaspuri, Janakpuri, Paschim Vihar, and Peeragarhi on January 19, ahead of Republic Day.
The situation remains tense as diplomatic negotiations continue between India and Canada over the allegations and rising tensions.
Summary:
- Delhi Police register case over pro-Khalistani graffiti near Kashmiri Gate flyover.
- Tensions escalate between India and Canada following the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
- Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau claims credible allegations linking Indian agents to Nijjar’s death.
- India responds dismissively, issuing travel advisory for its citizens in Canada.
- Previous incidents of pro-Khalistan graffiti and tensions between the two nations outlined.
