India has condemned a security breach involving External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his UK visit. A pro-Khalistan protester approached his motorcade, prompting demands for the UK government to honor its diplomatic obligations. This incident highlights ongoing tensions related to pro-Khalistan activities. India has consistently raised concerns over such demonstrations in the UK.
India has officially condemned the security breach involving External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his visit to the United Kingdom. This incident occurred on the second day of his nearly week-long trip and followed an engagement at Chatham House in London on Wednesday evening. An individual, identified as a pro-Khalistan protester, managed to breach a barrier, approaching the minister’s motorcade.
The protest took place while a small group of pro-Khalistan supporters demonstrated across the road from Chatham House, brandishing yellow flags and shouting anti-India slogans. Upon Jaishankar’s departure from the event and as he moved towards his vehicle, a tall man holding an Indian flag surpassed the police cordon and attempted to disrupt the motorcade, ultimately damaging the flag before being apprehended by law enforcement.
Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the external affairs ministry, denounced this act as a significant security breach for the minister. He labeled the actions of the pro-Khalistan group as provocative and expressed disappointment at their misuse of democratic freedoms. Jaiswal urged the UK government to fulfill its diplomatic duties regarding such incidents.
India has consistently raised concerns with the UK government regarding the actions of pro-Khalistan activists, notably their violent protests outside the Indian high commission in London. Past incidents include a protest where an activist removed the Indian flag from the high commission premises in March 2023. India has called for the UK to take measures against anti-India elements, particularly seen during the disruption of Kangana Ranaut’s film screening in several British cities earlier this year.
The breach of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s security by a pro-Khalistan protester has prompted a strong condemnation from India, emphasizing the need for the UK to uphold its diplomatic responsibilities. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding pro-Khalistan activities and India’s continual efforts to address such provocations. The Indian government remains vigilant in seeking appropriate actions from the UK against anti-India demonstrations.
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