00:00 Prior to the G20 summit in Delhi, controversial pro-Khalistani graffiti appeared at more than
00:05 five metro stations in the national capital on Sunday.
00:08 The phrases "Delhi Banega Khalistan" and "Khalistan SFJ referendum Zindabad"
00:14 were inscribed on walls using blacking.
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00:20 As per statements from the Delhi police, activists affiliated with the band group Six for Justice
00:25 were presented at multiple metro stations.
00:28 They wrote pro-Khalistani slogans including "Delhi Banega Khalistan" and "Khalistan
00:32 referendum Zindabad" using black spray paint on walls of metro stations like Punjabi Bagh,
00:37 Shivaji Park, Madipur, Pashim Vihar, Udyog Nagar, Maharaja Surajmal Stadium and Nanglohi.
00:44 These metro stations are located in the western parts of Delhi.
00:47 The Delhi Police Special Cell has become actively engaged in the situation and has been positioned
00:52 at various locations.
00:54 CCTV footage is currently under examination to identify the suspects and expedite their
00:59 arrest.
01:00 Furthermore, an official FIR has been lodged against unidentified individuals under the
01:04 legal provision of Section 153(b) and 505 of Indian Penal Code along with Section 3
01:10 of the Defacement Act.
01:11 Meanwhile, a purported video by the band Outfit Six for Justice surfaced on social media.
01:17 In the video, the outfit's leader, Gurpathwan Singh Pannu can be heard saying, "The battle
01:21 of G-20 Pragati Maidan has started today.
01:24 Prime Minister Modi and India are targets," he said in the clip.
01:27 The organisation said their members went to four to five metro stations and sent a message
01:31 to G-20 nations with the graffiti.
01:34 The Deputy Commissioner of Police has confirmed the removal of all graffiti from the walls
01:38 of the metro stations.
01:40 In anticipation of the G-20 summit, the Delhi Police are closely monitoring social media
01:44 platforms to curb the propagation of rumours and proactive content.
01:48 Additionally, they are striving to identify potential criminal elements and enhance security
01:52 measures at shopping malls, markets and places of worship across the city.
01:57 For the purpose of preventing unauthorised entry, all entry points into the National
02:01 Capital will be sealed.
02:02 However, regular vehicular and public movement will be permitted, according to the statement
02:06 from the Delhi Police.
02:08 This incident marks the second instance this year in which Delhi has witnessed the emergence
02:12 of pro-Khalistani slogans.
02:14 From January 19, prior to Republic Day, graffiti with perceived anti-national and Khalistan-related
02:19 connotations appeared on walls across various areas of West Delhi, including Vikaspuri,
02:24 Janakpuri, Paschim Vihar and Peeragharhi.
02:28 Slogans like "Khalistan Zindabad" and "Referendum 2020" were painted on the walls.
02:33 The special cell of Delhi Police arrested two individuals in connection with these occurrences.
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