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Indian community in UK clean up Indian embassy in aftermath of last week's violent protest by Pakistanis

Indian envoy Ruchi Ghanashyam was also present when the clean-up operation began at 3.30 pm IST.

  • Sidhant Sibal
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  • Sep 08, 2019, 01:22 AM IST

In a strong message of solidarity, Indian community in UK on Saturday joined hands to clean the mess created by violent protest in front of the Indian mission in London last week.

Indian envoy Ruchi Ghanashyam was also present when the clean-up operation began at 3.30 pm IST.

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While Sadiq khan had "condemn this unacceptable behaviour", the British high commission in Delhi had described the incident as "largely peaceful".

Pakistani diaspora members along with several Khalistanis had staged a violent protest outside the mission on 3rd of September, the 2nd in a month's time.

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1. British Indians clean Indian mission in London

British Indians clean Indian mission in London
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British Indians community, who took up the task to clean the Indian mission in London, in a symbolic move also sent the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan the cleaning invoice after volunteering and cleaning the area. (Photo: Indian community in UK)

2. September 3 violent protest saw vandalisation of Indian mission's in London

September 3 violent protest saw vandalisation of Indian mission's in London
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The 3rd September violent protest saw vandalisation of Indian mission's property with Indian High Commission tweeting a photo of a broken windowpane.

 

The first protest happened on 15th August on Indian independence day. They were protesting Indian govt's decision to remove the special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Indian community in UK)

3. India summons British High Commissioner in Delhi

India summons British High Commissioner in Delhi
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India had strongly raise the matter both in Delhi and London. Indian summoned the British Deputy High Commissioner Jan Thompson in Delhi on Wednesday, a day after the protest took place.

 

The Indian high commissioner in London Ruchi Ghanashyam met DG (Political) Foreign office and raised the issue of violent protest. 

 

Two people were arrested after the protest by the metropolitan police. (Photo: Indian community in UK)

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