India today condemned the breach of security during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s London visit when a group of Khalistani separatists heckled him and tried to block his car.
On Wednesday evening, EAM Jaishankar was heckled by a group of Khalistani supporters who were shouting anti-India slogans when the minister was going for a programme in London.
As the External Affairs Minister left the venue, one among the pro-Khalistani elements dashed in front of his car and tore the national flag of India, according to visuals on social media.
The pro-Khalistani elements were shouting slogans using mikes as the EAM arrived for his talk at Chatham House and remained at the venue when he left, with the local police standing by quietly.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said:
“We have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of EAM to the UK.
“We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists.
“We deplore the misuse of democratic freedoms by such elements.
“We expect the host government in such cases to fully live upto their diplomatic obligations.”
In the past too, the London police have been quiet bystanders when Khalistani activists clambered on to the balcony of the Indian High Commission and attempted to replace the Indian national flag with the Khalistani flag. India had strongly protested the action.
