Indian journalist in US alleges physical assault by Khalistani supporters

Washington-based Indian journalist Lalit Jha claims he was physically attacked by Khalistan supporters in Washington, DC while he was covering a protest outside the Indian Embassy on Saturday afternoon.

He said he was hit on his left ear with two sticks by Khalistani protesters and also verbally abused.

Sharing the video on Twitter, Jha thanked US Secret Service for protecting him, and helping him do his job.

"Thank you @SecretService 4 my protection 2day 4 helping do my job, otherwise I would have been writing this from hospital. The gentleman below hit my left ear with these 2 sticks & earlier I had to call 9/11 & rushed 2 police van 4 safety fearing physical assault," Jha tweeted

"At one point I felt so threatened that I called 911. I then spotted Secret Service officers and narrated the incident to them," Jha told ANI

However, the journalist decided to take no action against those who heckled him.

(with inputs from ANI)

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