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New Delhi, March 19 (PTI) India summoned the senior British ambassador to Delhi on Sunday night after a video surfaced showing pro-Khalistan separatist elements trying to take over down the Indian flag at the Indian High Commission in London during a protest. clarification on “no security measures”.
In a strong statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that India has noted the British government’s displeasure with the security of diplomatic missions and Indian workers in the UK, which is unacceptable. Sources said that British Deputy Commissioner Christina Scott was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs over the incident as High Commissioner Alex Ellis left Delhi.
“The senior British mission in New Delhi was called late this evening to express India’s strong opposition against the separatist and terrorist activities against the Indian High Commission in London, ” said the Foreign Office.
“An explanation was sought from the United Kingdom for the lack of security that allowed these elements to enter the High Commission office,” the ministry said.
The Foreign Office said that the minister was reminded of the main responsibility of the British government under the Vienna Convention. The Ministry of External Affairs said, “India has noted the British government’s displeasure with the safety of Indian workers and workers in the UK, which is unacceptable.”
The ministry asked for immediate steps to be taken to identify, arrest and prosecute those involved in the incident. The Foreign Office said, “It is hoped that the British Government will take immediate steps to identify, arrest and prosecute all those involved in today’s incident and that action will be taken.” force to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.”
Ellis said in a tweet, “I condemn today’s brutal action against the Indian High Commission in London and the people there.” This is totally unacceptable.
Pictures of broken windows and people climbing on the roof of ‘India House’ have been shown on social media. Video from the scene shows an Indian man holding a flag from a protester from the window of the first floor of the High Commission, while the protester is seen waving the Khalistan flag.
London police ‘Scotland Yard’ said they have received information about a disturbance in the area but have not given an official statement.
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