Pakistan, June 6 -- In a dramatic turn of events, an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was surrounded and heckled by Sikh protesters outside the National Press Building in Washington, DC. The protest disrupted the delegation's final stop on a multi-nation tour aimed at promoting India's stance on regional issues.

The protesters, waving flags of the Sikh separatist movement and chanting slogans, confronted the group as they arrived at the venue. Video clips circulating on social media captured the intense moments, showing protesters blocking paths and shouting slogans, forcing the delegation to seek assistance from local police for a safe exit.

The delegation, which began its international tour in New ...