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India condemns defacement of its embassy in Slovenia by ‘anti-India elements’
India condemns defacement of its embassy in Slovenia by ‘anti-India elements’
India condemned the defacement of its embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Monday, attributing the act to 'anti-India elements'. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter strongly…
The Story in Brief
India condemned the defacement of its embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Monday, attributing the act to 'anti-India elements'. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities in both New Delhi and Ljubljana, calling for those behind the incident to be held accountable. People familiar with the matter told HT that pro-Khalistan elements were behind the defacing with anti-India slogans. The MEA reminded that diplomatic premises are inviolable under the Vienna Convention.
The Indian Opinion
The incident in Ljubljana is part of a pattern where pro-Khalistan supporters target Indian missions abroad. The government's strong condemnation is necessary, but its response remains reactive. New Delhi must demand concrete action from Slovenia, not just statements. A key test will be whether Slovenian authorities identify and prosecute the perpetrators swiftly.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
