How Pakistani, Khalistani threats forced Indian restaurant in UK to shut shop
India Today
Rangrez in London's Hammersmith has been part of the local dining scene for 16 years, frequented by Indians and South Asians alike. However, over the past three years, it has been targeted by Pakistani and Khalistani gangs. It has eventually prompted the Indian Sikh owner to shut shop.
For nearly two decades, Rangrez in London's Hammersmith was a one-stop shop for Indian delicacies like tadka dal, karahi chicken, butter chicken, shahi paneer and desi curries. However, the eatery, which has been a home away from home for thousands of Indians for 16 years, is now shutting shop. In an emotive post on Tuesday, the Sikh owner of the restaurant, Harman Singh Kapoor, blamed a mix of factors, including "repeated attacks" by Pakistanis and a lack of police support, for the move.
"Rising costs, online harassment, repeated disturbances and attacks by Pakistanis and a lack of proper support from the Met Police have made it impossible to continue," Kapoor, who also engages in activism, tweeted on Tuesday. However, this is not the first time that Kapoor, who owns other businesses in London, has been targeted.
A vocal critic of radical Khalistani elements, Kapoor has previously said his views have made him a target for threats and attacks. A quick look at his Instagram profile, which has over 77,000 followers, reveals several posts criticising Khalistani supporters and mocking Pakistan. It also contains posts critical of the UK police and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
A part of his resentment for the UK police stems from what he alleges was inadequate support from cops during attacks on his residence and his restaurant.
In fact, last month, Kapoor, who was born in Punjab, posted a video showing a masked man vandalising his car that was parked outside his home in London. He was out of the country at that time.
"This is not an isolated concern. Law-abiding citizens are being abandoned, while criminals act with impunity. The silence and inaction are unacceptable," Kapoor posted, urging immediate police action.
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