NEW DELHI: Fuelling safety issues forward of the G20 Summit, which is about to be hosted within the nationwide capital subsequent month underneath India’s presidency, suspected activists of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a entrance for the separatist Khalistan Group, defaced greater than 5 Metro stations with pro-Khalistan slogans, an official stated on Sunday.
In footage shared by Delhi Police, slogans are seen inscribed on the partitions of Metro stations, studying “Delhi Banega Khalistan” and “Khalistan Zindabad”. “Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) additionally launched uncooked footage of Delhi Metro stations which had been defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans,” an officer stated.
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“Suspected SFJ activists defaced a number of Metro stations in Delhi — from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh — with pro-Khalistan slogans,” the officer added. Confirming the defacement of Metro stations, they had been pursuing crucial motion within the matter, as per legislation. The defacement of the Metro stations comes at a time when the nationwide capital is taking part in host to the B20 Summit India, 2023.
The three-day summit began on August 25 and can finish on Sunday. The occasion has drawn over 1,500 delegates from 55 nations. As many as 18 heads of state are anticipated to attend the G20 summit within the nationwide capital subsequent month.
Many heads of state and diplomats, together with US President Joe Biden, Chinese language Premier Xi Jinping, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and French President Emmanuel Macron are anticipated to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit.