This is an archive article published on March 24, 2023

UK to review security at Indian High Commission in London after protests

Earlier this week, India summoned the most senior British diplomat in New Delhi to protest at the actions taken by "separatist and extremist elements" against the country's mission in London.

Protestors demonstrate outside of the Indian High Commission

Protestors of the Khalistan movement demonstrate outside of the Indian High Commission in London. (AP/PTI)

2 min readMar 24, 2023 08:06 AM IST First published on: Mar 24, 2023 at 07:17 AM IST

British foreign minister James Cleverly on Wednesday said the country will review security at the Indian High Commission in London following “unacceptable acts of violence” towards the mission’s staff.

Earlier this week, India summoned the most senior British diplomat in New Delhi to protest at the actions taken by “separatist and extremist elements” against the country’s mission in London.

The BBC and Indian media reported that protesters with “Khalistan” banners detached the Indian flag from the first-floor balcony of the diplomatic mission’s building earlier, to protest against the recent police action in India’s Punjab state. Khalistan refers to an independent Sikh state sought by some groups but which does not exist.