UK: More than 100 police officers on guard after attack on Indian High Commission, Britain will review security
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Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said on Wednesday that his country would review the security of the Indian High Commission in London.
Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverley said on Wednesday that his country would review the security of the Indian High Commission in London. Earlier this week, the Punjab Police launched a crackdown against pro-Khalistan activist Amritpal Singh and his associates. After which some of his supporters abroad attacked the Indian High Commission. Khalistan supporters also insulted the tricolor by climbing on the first floor of the building.
India's Ministry of External Affairs gave a strong response
India sought to identify and arrest and prosecute those involved in the incident and take measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future. Apart from this, the Ministry of External Affairs had expressed its protest by summoning Britain's top diplomat in India.
More than 100 police officers guarding outside the High Commission
On Sunday, crowds gathered outside the High Commission and windows were vandalised, after which India sought an explanation for the British security absence around the compound. The newspaper 'The Hindu' reported on Wednesday that at least 100 police officers stood guard on both sides of the road outside the Indian High Commission in London.
What did the UK Foreign Minister say on the incident?
Incidents of violence against staff at the Indian High Commission are unacceptable. I have explained my position to High Commissioner Vikram Daraiswamy. Police investigation is on. We are in close contact with the High Commission of India in London and the Government of India in Delhi. Britain's Foreign Secretary said, We are working with the Metropolitan Police to review security at the High Commission of India and will make necessary changes to ensure the safety of staff. We will always take the security of all High Commissions and foreign missions in the UK very seriously and will prevent and respond strongly to incidents like this.
Britain and India relations are flourishing. Our joint roadmap to 2030 guides our relationship and shows that when we work together, we create new markets and jobs for both countries and help address shared challenges. We want to deepen the relationship between the UK and India in the future. Create new markets and jobs for both countries and help address shared challenges. We want to deepen the relationship between the UK and India in the future. Create new markets and jobs for both countries and help address shared challenges. We want to deepen the relationship between the UK and India in the future.
