India has urged the UK to address a security breach involving a pro-Khalistan protester during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit. The Ministry of External Affairs called for action against the responsible parties, highlighting issues surrounding extremist tolerance in the UK. Official statements emphasized the seriousness of threats against Indian diplomats, with the UK’s response to this incident being closely monitored.
On March 8, 2025, India raised concerns with the UK regarding a security breach involving a pro-Khalistan protester outside Chatham House in London, coinciding with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit. The Indian government’s request for action against those responsible highlighted a perceived leniency towards extremist elements in the UK.
The Ministry of External Affairs took swift action by summoning a senior diplomat from the British High Commission in India, reiterating their concerns about the breach. A similar message was also communicated to UK officials in London. This reflects India’s commitment to protecting its diplomatic activities abroad.
Official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed the seriousness of the situation, stating, “We have conveyed our deep concern to the UK authorities about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during the external affairs minister’s visit.” He emphasized that the incident points to a broader context of tolerance for intimidation faced by Indian diplomats in the UK.
While India acknowledged the UK Foreign Office’s statement on the incident, Jaiswal indicated that India would assess the sincerity of this response based on the actions taken against the perpetrators, referring to both the current incident and previous occurrences.
The recent security breach involving a pro-Khalistan protester outside Chatham House has prompted India to call for significant action from the UK government. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the need for immediate and effective measures against extremist elements to protect diplomatic personnel. India’s assessment of the UK’s sincerity in addressing this matter will depend on future actions against those involved in this breach and similar incidents.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
