**Attack on Indian Consulate in San Francisco**
– The Indian consulate in San Francisco was set on fire on July 2 in yet another attack.
– This attack comes after Khalistani supporters vandalized the consulate in March during a crackdown against Amritpal Singh and his aides.
– A group of Khalistan radicals attempted arson at the consulate, but the fire was quickly suppressed by the San Francisco Fire Department.
– No major damages occurred, and no staff members were injured due to the prompt action taken.
– A video posted on Twitter by Khalistan supporters showed the act of arson at the Indian consulate, with the words ‘violence begets violence’ displayed.
– The video also included news articles about the death of Canada-based Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
– The US State Department strongly condemned the vandalism and attempted arson, stating that such actions are criminal offenses.
– A poster circulating on social media announced a ‘Khalistan Freedom Rally’ scheduled for July 8, starting in Berkeley, California and ending at the Indian embassy in San Francisco.
– India has requested partner countries like Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia not to give space to the Khalistanis.
– External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the inclusion of Indian diplomats’ names on Khalistani posters in Canada and emphasized the need to address the issue.
*Source: Times of India*
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