After UK, NIA To Investigate Attack On Indian Missions In US And Canada

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to probe the Khalistani elements' attacks on the Indian diplomatic missions in Canada and the United States.

A team of NIA is already investigating the attacks on the Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom and now, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to transfer Canada and US cases also, to the probe agency.

Amid the spiralling protests regarding fugitive Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, attacks took place at Indian High Commission in San Francisco and Canada.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police filed two separate First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the attacks.

It has been reported that a grenade was also thrown during the attack on the Indian High Commission in Canada. Following the incident, the Special Cell to file an FIR under the UAPA and the Explosive Act in this case.

A similar attack on the Indian High Commission was witnessed in San Francisco, United States as well.

Five-member team investigating attack in London

A five-member team of the NIA has already been deployed to probe the pro-Khalistani protests, during which the national flag at the Indian High Commission was pulled down in March this year.

The NIA team also carried a list of those with Khalistani links, which would be handed over to the British authorities and security agencies in London.

On April 18, the agency took over the probe from the Special Cell of the Delhi Police which had registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act as it involves illegal activities carried out by certain people holding Indian nationality abroad.

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the High Commission complex on March 19. It happened a day after Punjab Police launched a crackdown against radical preacher Amritpal Singh in Punjab.