Indian missions in the United States and Canada have sought security arrangements from local police and authorities as separatist pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has given a call for disrupting the flag hoisting ceremony at the 70th Republic Day function. Sources have told IANS that security has been sought for official functions to be held across cities in the United States and Canada. In the United States, R-Day functions have been planned in Washington, New York, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta. Similar functions have been planned in Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto in Canada. In recent years, the SFJ has increased its separatist activities in United States, Canada and Britain.

Source: Hindustan Times January 20, 2019 13:36 UTC