At least two people were arrested by the London Police on Wednesday in connection with the violent protests, which were held outside the Indian High Commission premises yesterday.
At least two people were arrested by the London Police on Wednesday in connection with the violent protests, which were held outside the Indian High Commission premises yesterday.
Fresh protests erupted outside the Indian High Commission on Tuesday over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. The agitation turned violent with protestors damaging portions of the embassy building.
"I utterly condemn this unacceptable behaviour and have raised this incident with @metpoliceuk to take action," the Mayor tweeted.
The protests were organised against the Indian government's move to revoke Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir
London Mayor condemns attack on Indian HC. How was such a large mob allowed to gather? https://t.co/FKmm8Zdny5
— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) September 4, 2019
Dear Sadiq,
— David Vance (@DVATW) September 3, 2019
What action have you in mind?
Regards https://t.co/iSuPtrJcz0
Condemnation is not enough, @SadiqKhan. As a mayor,u r responsible for the safety of Londoners. U hv a duty to oversee the affairs of the city, including ultimately law and order there.U should apologize and take strict action.https://t.co/th33XVIRaF
— Rajeev Ranjan (@Adv_RKRanjan) September 4, 2019
Condemnation is not enough, Sadiq Khan.
— Abhishek (@AbhishBanerj) September 4, 2019
You must apologize in writing. https://t.co/9jaBVZ2DvU
This is typical behaviorial pattern. Now at your door step. https://t.co/dDkjGpg34T
— Avinash Dixit (@dixita3s) September 4, 2019
Britain not only implicitly aided China's UNSC machinations on Kashmir but also has failed to protect the Indian mission in London from being vandalized once again by Pakistan-origin radicals. No wonder some are asking if Britain is becoming a failed state https://t.co/vDJq99vgtf
— Brahma Chellaney (@Chellaney) September 4, 2019
This vandalism by #Pakistanis in #London is highly unacceptable. Where is London Police? How is #British govt & Mayor @SadiqKhan allowing this to happen? With footage from nearby CCTVs, I am sure @metpoliceuk can identify culprits & take strict action. @DrSJaishankar @HCI_London https://t.co/f1FTbmQu1L
— Parimal Nathwani (@mpparimal) September 4, 2019
This is sheer nonsense. How can a govt NOT protect a foreign embassy of an important friendly country and expect not to see a backlash? https://t.co/mvrbJpWP4Q
— Ashok Row Kavi (@Amma29) September 4, 2019
Ravindra Mhatre an Indian diplomat was kidnapped and killed as he carried a birthday cake for his daughter in 1984 by JKLF in the UK. GOI should ensure safety @SadiqKhan can offer nothing more than a forced & muted condemnation. https://t.co/VvBxW9psHu
— Advaita Kala / अद्वैता काला (@AdvaitaKala) September 4, 2019
Islamic Republic of Londondistan in the making thanks to poster boy Sadiq Stone pelting shifted from Kashmir #London https://t.co/dRjkYHvk49
— (@Beeblebrroxx) September 4, 2019
1. British Foreign Secretary slams violence
Condemning the recent attack on the Indian High Commission building here that occurred twice within a month, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said that any violence against the British Indians or any other community residing in the United Kingdom is 'deplorable'.
Addressing the British Parliament on Tuesday (local time), Raab said, "Such violence should not be conducted anywhere else for that matter. Communities now need to reduce that tension but on a positive note, such as buildup confidence-building measures. This would not only allow reducing tension between communities in Kashmir and also between India and Pakistan."
The Indian High Commission in London was gripped with fresh protests yesterday over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir that turned out to be violent after damages were caused to the building premises.
2. Frest protests yesterday
The Indian High Commission in London was gripped with fresh protests yesterday over the issue of Jammu and Kashmir that turned out to be violent after damages were caused to the building premises.
The incident was raised in the British Parliament by Shailesh Vara, MP for North West Cambridgeshire, who said, "The violence and abuse targeted towards the British Indian community on this occasion is completely unacceptable as it would be to any community on the streets of UK."
Tuesday's incident marked the second time after India raised concerns over protests outside the Indian High Commission on August 15.
3. Similar protests on I-Day
The Independence Day celebrations outside the Indian High Commission's building were marred by similar protests wherein a few Pakistan-backed protestors and anti-Khalistani elements had pelted stones and eggs at the Indians gathered outside embassy building.
Responding to the tweet by the Indian Mission in the UK, London Mayor Sadiq Khan also condemned the violent protests, saying it was "unacceptable". Khan said, "I utterly condemn this unacceptable behaviour and have raised this incident with @metpoliceuk to take action."
The incidents have been occurring in the wake of the Indian government's decision of revoking the constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir