U.K. officials vow to take security of Indian mission 'seriously' after vandalism by pro-Khalistani protesters
The Hindu
The Tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on March 19, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder
The U.K. Government will take the security of the Indian High Commission in London “seriously”, top British officials have said as they condemned as “disgraceful” and “completely unacceptable” the vandalism at the mission by a group of protesters waving separatist Khalistani flags.
The Tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on March 19, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.
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Officials from the mission said the “attempted but failed” attack had been foiled and that the tricolour was now flying “grander”.
The Metropolitan Police said two members of security staff sustained minor injuries which did not require hospital treatment. An investigation has been launched.
Responding to the incident, London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan said he condemned “the violent disorder and vandalism that took place”.
“There is no place in our city for this kind of behaviour,” he tweeted.
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