India has condemned the trespassing and vandalism at its embassy in Zagreb, Croatia, carried out by anti-India elements. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that diplomatic premises are inviolable under the Vienna Convention and has taken up the matter strongly with Croatian authorities, demanding accountability and firm action against perpetrators.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong statement condemning the incident of trespassing and vandalism at the Indian Embassy in Zagreb, Croatia. The act, reportedly involving the removal of the Indian national flag and its replacement with a Khalistan flag, has been described as “reprehensible and illegal.”
Key Highlights
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Incident Details: The vandalism took place on January 22, 2026, when anti-India elements trespassed into the embassy premises.
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Flag Removal: A video circulated online showed the Indian flag being taken down and replaced with a Khalistan flag.
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MEA Response: Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that diplomatic premises are inviolable under the Vienna Convention and must be protected.
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Diplomatic Action: India has taken up the matter strongly with Croatian authorities in both New Delhi and Zagreb, urging accountability.
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Global Context: The incident is part of a series of similar actions by Khalistani activists targeting Indian missions abroad, including in Canada and the UK.
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Call for Vigilance: The MEA urged law enforcement worldwide to take note of such actions and prevent recurrence.
India’s firm response underscores its commitment to safeguarding diplomatic missions and ensuring respect for international law.
Sources: Hindustan Times, India Today, PTI, News18