An official said on Sunday that suspected members of Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), a front for the separatist Khalistan Group, defaced more than five Metro stations with pro-Khalistan slogans, adding to security concerns ahead of the G20 Summit, which is scheduled to be held in the nation’s capital next month under India’s presidency.
In pictures shared by Delhi Police, slogans are seen inscribed on the walls of Metro stations, reading “Delhi Banega Khalistan” and “Khalistan Zindabad”.
“Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) also released raw footage of Delhi Metro stations which were defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans,” an officer said.
“Suspected SFJ activists defaced multiple Metro stations in Delhi — from Shivaji Park to Punjabi Bagh — with pro-Khalistan slogans,” the officer added.
Confirming the defacement of Metro stations, they were pursuing necessary action in the matter, as per law.
The Metro stations are being vandalized as the nation’s capital prepares to host the B20 Summit India, 2023. August 25 marked the beginning of the three-day summit, which will end on Sunday. More than 1,500 delegates from 55 nations have attended the event. Up to 18 heads of state could attend the G20 summit in the country’s capital the following month.
The G20 Leaders’ Summit is anticipated to attract a large number of heads of state and diplomats, including US President Joe Biden, Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and French President Emmanuel Macron.