'Vile, unacceptable': US lawmakers condemn attempted arson at Indian consulate in San Francisco

Several lawmakers in the United States condemned the attempted arson at Indian consulate in San Francisco and violent rhetoric aimed at Indian diplomats including the Ambassador of India to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

US Congressmen Shri Thanedar, Rich McCormick, and Brian Fitzpatrick, who represent the 13th congressional district in Michigan, the 6th congressional district in Georgia, and the 1st congressional district in Pennsylvania, respectively, expressed their displeasure on Twitter over attempts to “instill terror” by pro-Khalistani groups.

A group of Khalistan radicals, on 2 July, tried to set the Indian consulate in San Francisco on fire.

US Congressman Shri Thanedar criticised the incident in a strong-worded tweet.

“I unequivocally condemn the brazen attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. This act of violence and vandalism is not only a criminal offense but also a direct assault on the principles of diplomatic engagement and mutual respect between nations.,” tweeted Thanedar.

I unequivocally condemn the brazen attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. This act of violence and vandalism is not only a criminal offense but also a direct assault on the principles of diplomatic engagement and mutual respect between nations.

— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) July 6, 2023

McCormick termed the attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco as ‘unacceptable’.

He tweeted, “This attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco is vile and unacceptable. Americans stand by our allies and our patriotic Indian-American community.”

Rep Fitzpatrick called for appropriate legal action against those involved in the incident.
Taking to his official Twitter handle, he wrote, “This kind of violence is lawless and unacceptable. I firmly condemn the repeated hateful attacks on the Indian Consulate and look forward to those involved being held accountable with appropriate legal action.”

This kind of violence is lawless and unacceptable. I firmly condemn the repeated hateful attacks on the Indian Consulate and look forward to those involved being held accountable with appropriate legal action.https://t.co/mzDbTEgqbW

— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick