The Indian government on Wednesday (March 22) removed external security, including barricades placed outside the United Kingdom's (UK) mission and High Commissioner Alex Ellis' residence in New Delhi, after the Indian High Commission in London was vandalised by Khalistani extremists last Sunday (March 19). Visuals on Twitter showed the barricades nowhere to be seen outside the mission and the residence of Alex Ellis.&nbsp;

On being asked about the removal (of barricades), a British High Commission spokesperson told WION, "We do not comment on security matters."

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The vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London prompted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to summon the senior-most UK diplomat on Sunday night.

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According to an official statement, the diplomat was summoned to convey New Delhi's strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the high commission in London earlier on Sunday.&nbsp;

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An explanation was demanded for the complete absence of British security that allowed these elements to enter the High Commission premises. "India finds unacceptable the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK."

"It is expected that the UK government would take immediate steps to identify, arrest and prosecute each one of those involved in today's incident, and put in place stringent measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents," the MEA statement had added.&nbsp;

One person was arrested in connection with the vandalism.&nbsp;

In India, many politicians condemned the incident. Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said it was utterly shocking that the vandalism was allowed to happen. "The real problem is not inside the High Commission but on the premises outside, which is the responsibility of the local authorities, in this case, the British authorities, to protect," Tharoor said.&nbsp;

He added that if the British Police were completely derelict in their duty and they allowed this nonsense to happen, "this is a major insult that we can't tolerate."

Taking to Twitter, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said, “Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara”- UK Govt must act against those miscreants who attempted to disrespect the Indian Flag at High Commission, London. Punjab &amp; Punjabis have a glorious track record of serving/protecting the Nation. Handful of jumping jacks sitting in UK do not represent Punjab."

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The Indian government on Wednesday (March 22) removed external security, including barricades placed outside the United Kingdom's (UK) mission and High Commissioner Alex Ellis' residence in New Delhi, after the Indian High Commission in London was vandalised by Khalistani extremists last Sunday (March 19).

The Indian government on Wednesday (March 22) removed external security, including barricades placed outside the United Kingdom's (UK) mission and High Commissioner Alex Ellis' residence in New Delhi, after the Indian High Commission in London was vandalised by Khalistani extremists last Sunday (March 19). Visuals on Twitter showed the barricades nowhere to be seen outside the mission and the residence of Alex Ellis. On being asked about the removal (of barricades), a British High Commission spokesperson told WION, "We do not comment on security matters." Breaking: India removes all external security infront of the British High commission & high commissioner's residence. Move come after Indian commission in London was vandalized by Khalistani extremists. pic.twitter.com/GloYp1e8a9 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 22, 2023 × The vandalism at the Indian High Commission in London prompted the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to summon the senior-most UK diplomat on Sunday night. ALSO READ | India summons senior British diplomat after High Commission in London vandalised by Khalistani extremists According to an official statement, the diplomat was summoned to convey New Delhi's strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and extremist elements against the high commission in London earlier on Sunday. Indian authorities remove barricades from outside the UK mission in New Delhi, days after the Indian High Commission in London was attacked by #Khalistani elements#WIONShorts For more videos, visit: https://t.co/AXC5qRuO3J pic.twitter.com/4n4l1Y7LHS — WION (@WIONews) March 22, 2023 × An explanation was demanded for the complete absence of British security that allowed these elements to enter the High Commission premises. "India finds unacceptable the indifference of the UK government to the security of Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in the UK." "It is expected that the UK government would take immediate steps to identify, arrest and prosecute each one of those involved in today's incident, and put in place stringent measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents," the MEA statement had added. One person was arrested in connection with the vandalism. In India, many politicians condemned the incident. Speaking to ANI, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said it was utterly shocking that the vandalism was allowed to happen. "The real problem is not inside the High Commission but on the premises outside, which is the responsibility of the local authorities, in this case, the British authorities, to protect," Tharoor said. He added that if the British Police were completely derelict in their duty and they allowed this nonsense to happen, "this is a major insult that we can't tolerate." Taking to Twitter, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said, “Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara”- UK Govt must act against those miscreants who attempted to disrespect the Indian Flag at High Commission, London. Punjab & Punjabis have a glorious track record of serving/protecting the Nation. Handful of jumping jacks sitting in UK do not represent Punjab." (With inputs from Sidhant Sibal) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India removes security from outside UK mission after vandalism at Indian High Commission in London

The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols&nbsp;and carrying Khalistani flags.&nbsp;

The demonstration&nbsp;was attended by&nbsp;3,500-4,000 people, which defied the rule of no gathering of more than&nbsp;30 people, which has been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly 700 vehicles were also spotted at the rally, even though permission was sought only for 40.

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Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press and Information), Indian high commission in London said, "The developing situation was brought to the attention of the UK Foreign Office and Home Office. London Metropolitan Police managed, controlled and eventually disposed the crowds. We could see that a few violent were arrested."

Protestors had told the authorities while taking permission that they will be protesting against the new farms laws of India but Khalistani flags were seen at the protest raising fears of anti-India elements behind the move.

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Negi explained, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farm protests in India to ostensibly back the&nbsp;farmers in India but use the opportunity to pursue their own anti-India agenda."

Metropolitan Police had also issued a reminder, ahead of the protest to follow COVID protocols. The High Commission had raised the concerns of the upcoming protest with UK's metropolitan police earlier.

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 windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.

The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols and carrying Khalistani flags.

The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols and carrying Khalistani flags. The demonstration was attended by 3,500-4,000 people, which defied the rule of no gathering of more than 30 people, which has been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly 700 vehicles were also spotted at the rally, even though permission was sought only for 40. Also read | Congress extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' as deadlock between farmers, govt continues Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press and Information), Indian high commission in London said, "The developing situation was brought to the attention of the UK Foreign Office and Home Office. London Metropolitan Police managed, controlled and eventually disposed the crowds. We could see that a few violent were arrested." Protestors had told the authorities while taking permission that they will be protesting against the new farms laws of India but Khalistani flags were seen at the protest raising fears of anti-India elements behind the move. Also read| UN chief comments on farmers protest in India Negi explained, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farm protests in India to ostensibly back the farmers in India but use the opportunity to pursue their own anti-India agenda." Metropolitan Police had also issued a reminder, ahead of the protest to follow COVID protocols. The High Commission had raised the concerns of the upcoming protest with UK's metropolitan police earlier. 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 windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.

Indian high commission in London reaches out to UK foreign office, home office after protests; Khalistani flags seen

Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom is aware of Khalistani group-backed farmer rally being planned in London and raised the matter with the Metropolitan police.&nbsp;

The rally is in solidarity with the ongoing protest by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/farm-bill-protest-row-indian-mission-in-canada-asks-for-additional-security-347790">farmers </a>in India.

The rally planned for December 10 is being organized by Khalistani secessionist group Sikhs for Justice(SFJ) which was banned by India just last year.&nbsp;

The UK government is still to take a call on if the rally can go ahead or not as per local regulations.&nbsp;

The Metropolitan police in an open letter to those who are organising and participating in it said, that it "strongly advises people not to attend any large gathering...We are still in the middle of a global pandemic and would urge you to consider other ways of making solidarity representations, perhaps in the form of a petition or an online forum."

"Please be advised that you may also be at risk of committing a criminal offence.....No person may participate in a gathering of more than 6 persons outdoors, unless certain exemptions apply," it said.

Last year saw two violent protests near the Indian High Commission in London in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

The protest saw huge participation of the Pakistani diaspora with several Khalistan supporters as well. One of the protests turned violent and led to the vandalization of the Indian High Commission.&nbsp;

The matter was raised at the highest level with the Indian Prime Minister raising it with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom is aware of Khalistani group-backed farmer rally being planned in London and raised the matter with the Metropolitan police.

Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom is aware of Khalistani group-backed farmer rally being planned in London and raised the matter with the Metropolitan police. The rally is in solidarity with the ongoing protest by farmers in India. The rally planned for December 10 is being organized by Khalistani secessionist group Sikhs for Justice(SFJ) which was banned by India just last year. The UK government is still to take a call on if the rally can go ahead or not as per local regulations. The Metropolitan police in an open letter to those who are organising and participating in it said, that it "strongly advises people not to attend any large gathering...We are still in the middle of a global pandemic and would urge you to consider other ways of making solidarity representations, perhaps in the form of a petition or an online forum." "Please be advised that you may also be at risk of committing a criminal offence.....No person may participate in a gathering of more than 6 persons outdoors, unless certain exemptions apply," it said. Last year saw two violent protests near the Indian High Commission in London in the aftermath of New Delhi removing the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest saw huge participation of the Pakistani diaspora with several Khalistan supporters as well. One of the protests turned violent and led to the vandalization of the Indian High Commission. The matter was raised at the highest level with the Indian Prime Minister raising it with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

India raises with UK's Met police Khalistani group-led rally planned in London

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/overwhelmingly-peaceful-says-british-high-commission-on-protests-outside-indian-high-commission-in-london-243434"> violent protests</a> that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister.&nbsp;

An Indian government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means."

"In this context he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India," the statement added.

The British Prime minister regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian mission.

The readout said Prime Minister Johnson "assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the High Commission, its personnel and visitors."

Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London had clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob. At least four people were arrested by the London authorities and one person was injured in the incident.

Though the Indian mission was informed that protest will take place and had asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked.&nbsp;

India has already taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined.&nbsp;

British PM Johonson and PM Modi are expected to interact in Biarritz during the 45th G7 summit that will take place over the weekend.&nbsp;

During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated Boris Johnson on his election as the British PM and "expressed his readiness to work with him for strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom."

Terror was also raised by Prime Minister Modi who pointed out that "terrorism had plagued all parts of the world, including India and Europe" and stressed the "importance of effective steps to ward off the threats posed by radicalisation, violence and intolerance, particularly in the context of the expanding footprint of terrorist organisations such as ISIS."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday and raised the issue of violent protests that took place outside the Indian mission by Pakistani and Khalistani groups on Independence day with the British Prime Minister. An Indian government readout said that Prime Minister Modi "drew attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means." "In this context he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India," the statement added. The British Prime minister regretted the incident and assured the safety of the Indian mission. The readout said Prime Minister Johnson "assured that all necessary steps would be taken to ensure safety and security of the High Commission, its personnel and visitors." Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London had clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob. At least four people were arrested by the London authorities and one person was injured in the incident. Though the Indian mission was informed that protest will take place and had asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked. India has already taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined. British PM Johonson and PM Modi are expected to interact in Biarritz during the 45th G7 summit that will take place over the weekend. During the phone call, PM Modi congratulated Boris Johnson on his election as the British PM and "expressed his readiness to work with him for strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom." Terror was also raised by Prime Minister Modi who pointed out that "terrorism had plagued all parts of the world, including India and Europe" and stressed the "importance of effective steps to ward off the threats posed by radicalisation, violence and intolerance, particularly in the context of the expanding footprint of terrorist organisations such as ISIS."

PM Modi speaks to UK PM Johnson on violent protests by Pak group outside Indian mission in London

India has taken up with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/overwhelmingly-peaceful-says-british-high-commission-on-protests-outside-indian-high-commission-in-london-243434">United Kingdom the violent protests</a> which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined.&nbsp;

Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob.&nbsp;

Though the Indian mission was informed that protests will take place and asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked.&nbsp;

The protestors raised anti-India slogans and were carrying anti-India placards and tried to attack members of Indian diaspora who were at Indian mission to celebrate Independence Day. &nbsp;London's &nbsp;Metropolitan Police has arrested four people in the aftermath of the clashes in which one person was injured. &nbsp;

In a statement, Metropolitan Police said: "The event was largely peaceful but officers did have to react and deal with a small number of incidents as they happened. In total there were four arrests for Section 4 of the Public Order Act, affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon."&nbsp;

"Public order trained officers were policing today's demonstration as part of a planned operation. One person was injured during the demonstrations," the Metropolitan police added.&nbsp;

Even as the protests were taking place, Indian High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanshyam unfurled the Indian flag at the India House amid the slogans of Jai hind and Vande Matram.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the British High Commission in New Delhi speaking to WION said, "Yesterday’s protest outside the Indian High Commission in London was overwhelmingly peaceful. We were in close contact with our colleagues at the Indian High Commission throughout the day."&nbsp;

Many members of Indian diaspora were trapped in the premises of the Indian High Commission as members of Pakistani diaspora and Khalistanis clashed with police.&nbsp;

Protests by Pakistani groups have taken place outside the Indian mission in South Korea, Washington, London, Belgium, Germany in the aftermath of Indian government's decision to remove the special status for erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp; 
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India has taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined.

India has taken up with the United Kingdom the violent protests which took place outside the Indian High Commission on Independence Day and conveyed its concerns on how the security of the mission was undermined. Thousands of protestors from Pakistani and Khalistani groups in London clashed violently outside the Indian High Commission on India's Independence Day even as the authorities tried to control the mob. Though the Indian mission was informed that protests will take place and asked to take all precautionary measures, the scale at which it took place and dramatic visuals that were seen left many members of Indian diaspora shocked. The protestors raised anti-India slogans and were carrying anti-India placards and tried to attack members of Indian diaspora who were at Indian mission to celebrate Independence Day. London's Metropolitan Police has arrested four people in the aftermath of the clashes in which one person was injured. In a statement, Metropolitan Police said: "The event was largely peaceful but officers did have to react and deal with a small number of incidents as they happened. In total there were four arrests for Section 4 of the Public Order Act, affray, obstruction of police and possession of an offensive weapon." "Public order trained officers were policing today's demonstration as part of a planned operation. One person was injured during the demonstrations," the Metropolitan police added. Even as the protests were taking place, Indian High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanshyam unfurled the Indian flag at the India House amid the slogans of Jai hind and Vande Matram. Meanwhile, the British High Commission in New Delhi speaking to WION said, "Yesterday’s protest outside the Indian High Commission in London was overwhelmingly peaceful. We were in close contact with our colleagues at the Indian High Commission throughout the day." Many members of Indian diaspora were trapped in the premises of the Indian High Commission as members of Pakistani diaspora and Khalistanis clashed with police. Protests by Pakistani groups have taken place outside the Indian mission in South Korea, Washington, London, Belgium, Germany in the aftermath of Indian government's decision to remove the special status for erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

After violent protests by Pak groups outside Indian High Commission, India takes up issue with UK