India, Aug. 15 -- An event to mark India's 79th Independence Day in Australia, was disrupted by a group of pro-Khalistan supporters on Friday. As per a report by The Australia Today, the incident occurred outside the Indian consulate in Melbourne.

As per the local report, Khalistan supporters disrupted the celebrations held by the Indian diaspora. A video shows the pro-Khalistan supporters waving the Khalistan flag as a counter to Indians hoisting the tri-colour and singing patriotic songs.

The video circulating on social media further shows a verbal altercation between the two groups. As per Australia Today, local authorities reached the spot and prevented the situation from escalating.

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