Take Legal Action, Strengthen Security: India To UK As Flag Pulled Down
NDTV
The Indian flag at the High Commission in London was pulled down last evening by people protesting against the crackdown on Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh.
India has demanded the arrest and prosecution of the pro-Khalistan people involved in pulling down the national flag at its embassy in London. India has also demanded that the UK government bump up security at the High Commission to prevent such episodes in future.
Today, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said the UK deputy Chief of Mission was summoned and India demanded an explanation and quick arrest and prosecution of the miscreants. The need to put up adequate security at the High Commission was also underscored, he told reporters.
British officials have condemned the vandalism, calling it "disgraceful" and "completely unacceptable". London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted "I condemn the violent disorder and vandalism that took place at the Indian High Commission today. There is no place in our city for this kind of behaviour. An investigation has been launched by the Met into today's events".
The London Metropolitan police are investigating the incident and the Scotland Yard was called in. The police, in a statement, said a majority of the crowd had dispersed before they arrived. A man was arrested and investigations are in progress.
