London, United Kingdom – Authorities have arrested Inderpal Singh Gaba in connection with the violent attack on the High Commission of India in London and subsequent protests. Gaba, a resident of Hounslow, was apprehended for his involvement in unlawful activities during the March 22 demonstrations following the assault on the Indian high commission building by pro-Khalistani protesters.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) disclosed that ongoing investigations have uncovered a larger conspiracy behind the events of March 19 and March 22 in London. These incidents were reportedly part of a coordinated effort to carry out aggressive assaults on Indian missions and officials.
According to the NIA, the attacks in London were believed to be a response to actions taken by Punjab Police against pro-Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh. The protesters’ actions, including pulling down the national flag at the Indian high commission, were in protest against the crackdown on separatist elements in Punjab.
After a meeting between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and UK home office representatives, the NIA took over the investigation from Delhi police. The mastermind behind the March 19 violence, Avtar Singh Khanda, was identified as the self-styled chief of the designated terror outfit Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF). Khanda, who later succumbed to injuries at a hospital in Birmingham, was considered a significant figure in the pro-Khalistan movement.
Reports from intelligence agencies suggest that Khanda’s demise was orchestrated by individuals who saw him as a liability after his prominent role in the attack on the Indian High Commission was exposed. This development was deemed a major setback for pro-Khalistan elements in the UK.
As the investigation continues, further details may emerge regarding the intricate network of individuals involved in these activities and the extent of their connections to separatist movements. The arrest of key individuals like Gaba sheds light on the complexities of international relations and the challenges posed by extremist ideologies.