On August 15th, 2020, Indian journalist Lalit Jha was attacked by a group of Khalistan supporters outside the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The attack was reportedly unprovoked and Jha was left with minor injuries.
Jha, who is a senior journalist with the Press Trust of India, was in Washington to cover the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States. He was standing outside the Indian Embassy when he was attacked by a group of men who were reportedly shouting slogans in support of Khalistan, a separatist movement in India.
The attack was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media. In the video, Jha can be seen being surrounded by the group of men and then being pushed and shoved. He was eventually able to escape the situation and was later taken to a hospital for treatment.
The attack on Jha has been widely condemned by the Indian government and the Indian media. The Indian Embassy in Washington has also condemned the attack and has called for an investigation into the incident.
The attack on Jha is a reminder of the dangers that journalists face in the United States. It is also a reminder of the need for greater protection for journalists in the United States. The attack on Jha is a stark reminder of the need for greater press freedom and protection for journalists in the United States.
The attack on Jha is also a reminder of the need for greater awareness of the Khalistan movement in the United States. The Khalistan movement is a separatist movement in India that seeks to create an independent Sikh state. The movement has been gaining traction in the United States in recent years and has been linked to several acts of violence.
The attack on Jha is a reminder of the need for greater awareness of the Khalistan movement in the United States and the need for greater protection for journalists in the United States. It is also a reminder of the need for greater press freedom and protection for journalists in the United States.