Sunday saw a massive demonstration in front of the Indian High Commission in London with many raising Khalistani flags. The Indian Mission was quick to reach out to the UK Foreign Office and Home Office, with London Metropolitan Police disposing of the crowds. Also read Indian High Commission reaches out to UK Foreign Office after Khalistani flags seen at protests against new farm lawsThe Metropolitan Police ahead of the protest had warned that action will be taken if COVID-19 protocols are violated. While this is the first such protest this year in front of the Indian Mission, last year saw two major protests in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile status of Jammu and Kashmir. That time, most of the protestors were from the Pakistani diaspora, many of whom tried to vandalize the Indian Mission by breaking a window pane.

Source: dna December 07, 2020 01:41 UTC