Tuesday’s incident marked the second time after India raised concerns over protests outside the Indian High Commission on August 15.
ANI|
Updated: Sep 04, 2019, 10. 19 AM IST
TheIndian High Commissionin (London) was gripped with freshprotestson Tuesday (local time) over the issue of Jammu andKashmirthat turned out to be violent after damages were caused to the building premises.
“Another violent protest outside the Indian High Commission in London today, 3 September 2019 .Damage caused to the premises, “the Indian Mission in London tweeted.
Tuesday’s incident marked the second time after India raised concerns over protests outside the Indian High Commission on August 15.
Another violent protest outside the Indian High Commission in London today, 3 September 2019 . Damage caused to the… https://t.co/MGuu4nB4Ze
— India in the UK (@HCI_London)1567527486000
Responding to the tweet by India in the UK, London MayorSadiq Khancondemned the violent protests, saying it was “unacceptable”. Khan said, “I utterly condemn this unacceptable behavior and have raised this incident with @metpoliceuk to take action.”
The Independence Day celebrations by the Indian diaspora in London were disrupted by Pakistan-backed protestors and anti-Khalistani elements, who pelted stones and eggs on embassy building and Indians gathered outside.
Meanwhile, London police also arrested four people in connection with the incident. A foot long dagger was confiscated from one of the protesters, the police said.
The protests were organized against the Indian government move to revoke Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Also Read
Sushma Swaraj directs Indian High Commission to give visa to Pakistani patient
Indian High Commission in London lit up in energy efficient tricolour
Indian High Commission official Surjeet Singh in Islamabad leaves for home
Commenting feature is disabled in your country /
Copyright © 2019 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights:Times Syndication Service
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings