India Condemns Security Breach During S Jaishankar's UK Visit
A pro-Khalistan protester breached security in London, prompting India to demand stronger action from the UK to uphold diplomatic obligations.
- A pro-Khalistan protester broke through police barricades and approached External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's motorcade outside Chatham House in London.
- The protester tore the Indian flag before being restrained by Metropolitan Police; no arrests have been confirmed so far.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a misuse of democratic freedoms by separatist and extremist elements.
- The UK Foreign Office condemned the breach, calling any attempts to intimidate or disrupt public events unacceptable, and affirmed its commitment to ensuring diplomatic security.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions over pro-Khalistan activities in the UK, which India has repeatedly raised with British authorities in recent years.