NIA takes over probe into attack on Indian High Commission in London by Khalistani supporters

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

New Delhi, April 18: The NIA has taken over the case of attack by pro-Khalistan protesters on the Indian High Commission in London on March 19, confirmed the agency to IANS on Tuesday.

The case was earlier registered with the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Earlier, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs gave the nod to transfer the case to NIA.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police had registered an FIR in connection with the protest staged by pro-Khalistani activists at the Indian High Commission in London on March 19 during which the Tricolour was pulled down from the premises.

The case was registered after the Union Ministry of Home Affairs asked Delhi Police to take legal action.

The FIR was registered under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act and an investigation has been initiated in the case.

The British Deputy High Commissioner was also summoned by the Centre, demanding an explanation over the complete absence of security during the protest.

The British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis had described the incident as “disgraceful” and “totally unacceptable”.

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

‘Don’t waste our time’: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against police action on students

New Delhi, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition challenging the alleged...

Ram Temple trust unlikely to finalise first CEO as screening process remains incomplete

New Delhi, July 22: Amid the offering embezzlement row, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday...

EAM Jaishankar meets Marco Rubio, Penny Wong in Manila; discusses global developments

Manila, July 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with US Secretary of State...

SC issues notice to six rebel Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs over merger with Shinde faction

New Delhi, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker's office and...