Prevent attacks on consulates, India tells US

March 20, 2023 22:17

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India on Monday lodged a strong protest with the US charge d'affaires in New Delhi over vandalism at the Indian consulate general in San Francisco by some pro-Khalistan elements.

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the US government was asked to take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

India conveyed its strong protest at the vandalisation of the property of the consulate general of India in San Francisco, it said.

"The US government was reminded of its basic obligation to protect and secure diplomatic representation. It was asked to take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents," the MEA said.

"Our embassy in Washington, DC, also conveyed our concerns to the US state department along similar lines," it said in a brief statement.

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