Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs denounced trespassing and vandalism at the Indian Embassy in Zagreb as illegal and reprehensible.
- India registered a strong protest with Croatian authorities in both New Delhi and Zagreb and asked that those responsible be held accountable.
- The MEA cited the Vienna Convention to underscore host‑state obligations to protect diplomatic missions from intrusion and damage.
- Reports and social media posts allege involvement of pro‑Khalistani activists, including claims of a flag being replaced, which have not been independently confirmed by officials.
- The incident was reported ahead of EU leaders’ Republic Day visit and an EU‑India summit in New Delhi, with Indian officials seeking enhanced security for the mission.