Hours Before PM Modi Lands In US, White House Engages Pro-Khalistan Groups

This development comes amid concerns that Canada and the US are giving shelter and asylum to Khalistani separatists. What comes as a surprise is that the meeting was initiated by the White House.

The White House today met with a group of Sikhs who are sympathisers for the Khalistan movement hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to land in the United States for a three-day official visit. The White House assured them "protection from any transnational aggression on its soil".

The White House said it is committed to "protecting American Citizens" from harm while they are within the borders of the United States.

This development comes amid concerns that Canada and the US are giving shelter and asylum to Khalistani separatists.