Indian-Americans rally in support of India at San Francisco Consulate

Washington (PTI): A large number of IndianAmerican community members held a peace rally in support of India in front of its consulate in San Francisco that was andalized by separatist Sikhs early this week.

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising pro-Khalistan slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers raised by the city police and installed two so- called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon re- moved these flags.

Scores of Indian Americans drove from in and around San Francisco and waived the tri-colour flag to show solidarity with India on Friday.

They condemned the destructive activities of separatist Sikhs, who were also present there in small numbers.

Local police were present there in sizable numbers to prevent any untoward incident.