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On 2 July, Khalistani sympathizers set the Indian consulate in San Francisco on
fire. The wildfire attempt was instantly suppressed by the San Francisco
Department, performing limited damage to the structure and no injuries to the
staffers present. The incident was condemned by State Department spokesperson,
Matthew Miller. A videotape of the incident was released on Twitter by Khalistani
sympathizers, suggesting the attack was retribution for the recent death of Hardeep
Singh Nijjar. Nijjar's death sparked rallies among sections of the Sikh diaspora,
bills promoting these events contended Indian diplomats played a part in the death.
The bills were condemned by Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Melanie Joly,
who assured the safety of Indian diplomats and structures.
Still, on 18 September, Canadian high minister Justin Trudeau stated that Canadian
intelligence was pursuing" believable allegations" linking his murder with the
Indian government, calling on India to cooperate with Canada in probing the
murder. New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh said that" no gravestone
would be left unturned in the pursuit of justice" and that Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi would be held responsible. Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs
Mélanie Joly said that Canada had expelled a top- ranking Indian diplomat. In
response, India expelled the" top Canadian asset", according to Hindustan Times.
The Indian government released a statement denying all allegations as" absurd and
motivated".
Conclusion
The Indian government remains firm in its decision against khalistan and has
continued to suppress any sikh activity in not just India but abroad as well. No one
knows what the future holds for the khalistan movement and the sikhs in India.
More likely than not , the Indian government will continue to shut down any
attempts of an independent state and so just like in 1947 , the prospect of a future
sikh state remains dim. Despite this grim reality , Khalistani and sikh militants
continue to operate calling for their independent homeland and freedom.