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Alleged Khalistani Sympathisers Set Indian Consulate On Fire In San Francisco; Second Attack In 5 Months

As per the reports of a l💞ocal TV channel, j♏ust like March, this time also the attack was allegedly carried out by Khalistani supporters. So far, there have been no reports of injuries.

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For the second time in last five months, the Indian cons❀ulate in San Frജancisco was attacked and set on fire in the wee hours of Sunday morning between 1:30 and 2:30 am, as per local media reports.

It has been r💎eported that, just like March, this time also the attack was allegedly carried out by Khalistani supporters. 

A local TV channel shared a video of the fire which it said was relea𒅌sed by Khalistani supporters. 

As per media reports, so far, there ha🍬ve been no reports of injuries.

The San Francisco Fire Depar🔴tment. acted promptly to bring the fire under control quickly.

Reacting to the incident, Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the US State Departm൩ent said the US "strongly condemns" the vandalism and attempted arson

"Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the U.S. is a criminal offen𝄹se,” he added.

Amritpal Singh Row: Vandalisation of Indian Consulate 

Back In March, as Punjab Police launched a nationwide search for Amritpal Singh in India, Khalistani supporters vandalised the Indꦍian Consulate in San Francisco.

Protesters shouting pro-Khalistan slogans broke through security barriers to install two Khalistani banners inside the Consulate premises. They also hit the door and windows wi🙈th iron rods.

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