New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Indian nationals confronted pro-Khalistan supporters during the 79thIndependence Day celebrations at the Indian Embassy in Melbourne, Australia on Friday.

As Indian community members in Melbourne gathered at the embassy to hoist the Indian national flag, a group of Khalistani supporters held a protest and attempted to disrupt the event.

The incident was captured on camera, and the video is circulating on social media.

To counter the Khalistani protest, Indian community members sang patriotic songs loudly.

The development comes amid rising Khalistani activities in several parts of Australia.

Recently, a Swaminarayan Temple in Melbourne and two Asian restaurants were defaced with hate graffiti.

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