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Published 15:55 IST, August 19th 2024

Khalistanis Rip Apart Indian Flag, Walk On It Amid I-Day Celebrations in Toronto | VIDEO

Several pro-Khalistani supporters allegedly ripped apart the Indian flag and even walked on it during the India Day Parade in Toronto.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Khalistanis Rip Apart Indian Flag, Walk On It Amid I-Day Celebrations in Toronto | VIDEO | Image: Mocha Bezirgan/X

Toronto: Several pro-Khalistani supporters allegedly ripped apart the Indian flag and even walked on it during the India Day Parade organised by the Indian diaspora in Toronto at Canada on Sunday.

A video, shared by a user Mocha Bezirgan on X, which Republic couldn't independently verify for now, showed Khalistani supporters allegedly disrupting the I-day celebrations. highlighting the clash between pro-India and anti-India groups. They were also seen tearing apart the Indian flag with knives and yelling ‘Go back to India.’

The India Day Parade that was held on the first Sunday after August 15 was organised by Panorama India - an umbrella group for Indo-Canadian cultural organisations.

Panorama India’s Chief Vaidehi Bhagat had stated that this year’s celebration would feature the 'largest Indian flag outside India' and would include as many as 20 floats representing different Indian states.

 

 

Updated 15:55 IST, August 19th 2024

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