Indian envoy Taranjit Sandhu heckled by Khalistan supporters at New York gurdwara
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, encountered heckling from Khalistani supporters during his visit to a gurdwara in New York.
A viral video on social media shows multiple individuals confronting Ambassador Sandhu, making allegations regarding Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
The video was shared by BJP spokesperson RP Singh on X (formerly Twitter).
Khalistanies tried to heckle Indian Ambassador @SandhuTaranjitS with basless Questions for his role in the failed plot to assassinate Gurpatwant, (SFJ) and Khalistan Referendum campaign.
— RP Singh National Spokesperson BJP (@rpsinghkhalsa) November 27, 2023
Himmat Singh who led the pro Khalistanies at Hicksville Gurdwara in New York also accused… pic.twitter.com/JW5nqMQSxO
What
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India's Ambassador to the United States, visited a Gurudwara in New York to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Guruparva at the Hicksville Gurdwara in Long Island on Sunday.
- However, the event took an unexpected turn when Khalistani supporters heckled him, an incident captured on video.
- In a video shared by BJP spokesperson RP Singh on X, several individuals are seen confronting Ambassador Sandhu, making accusations related to Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
- The crowd's shouts included allegations linking Sandhu to the assassination of Nijjar and accusations of involvement in a plot to harm Pannun, as depicted in the video.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu has not issued an official statement on the matter, although he did share about his visit to the New York Gurudwara on social media.
Privileged to join the local Sangat, including from Afghanistan, at Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island in celebrating Gurpurab- listened to Kirtan, spoke about Guru Nanak’s everlasting message of togetherness, unity, & equality, partook langar, and sought blessings for all. pic.twitter.com/i45M2TuSdf
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) November 27, 2023
Who are Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun?
- Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent figure in the Canadian Khalistani movement, was fatally shot by unknown assailants in Canada on September 19.
- A significant dispute arose between Canada and India after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged earlier this year that individuals linked to the Indian government were involved in Nijjar's killing.
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun serves as the head of the banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), another separatist group. He recently faced legal action by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over a viral video in which he threatened Air India Airlines passengers with a bomb blast.