The Delhi Police have raised their security alert status following a video released by US-based Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, wherein he threatened to “shake the foundation of Parliament” on or before December 13, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack.
This development comes closely on the heels of the United States’ accusation that India attempted to eliminate the Khalistani leader. Senior Delhi Police officers have confirmed that additional security measures have been implemented around Central and New Delhi district areas, as well as in the vicinity of Parliament, in a proactive effort to prevent any potential breach of law and order.
“The deployment is in response to the video threat and is part of our general strategy to bolster security around key government premises in the city,” stated a senior police officer.
The video released by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun featured an image of Afzal Guru, the convict in the 2001 Parliament attack case. In the video, Pannun alleged that the Narendra Modi government had attempted to “kill” him and issued a stern warning, stating, “Our response will shake the very foundation of the Parliament.”
The escalating tensions between the United States and India began last month when US federal prosecutors accused an Indian intelligence official of orchestrating a plot, originating from India, to allegedly assassinate Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. The alleged plot involved the collaboration of another Indian citizen and two individuals who, unbeknownst to the conspirators, were undercover US officers.
Taking note of these serious allegations, the Ministry of External Affairs said they had promptly initiated a high-level investigation into the matter, acknowledging it as a “matter of concern.”
