'Condemn Provocative Activities': India's Stern Message To UK As Khalistanis Heckle Jaishankar

Last Updated:March 06, 2025, 11:59 IST

S Jaishankar In London news: Several pro-Khalistan supporters held flags and protested outside the venue in London where Jaishankar participated in a discussion.

Khalistani extremists hold protests in London. (Screengrab/ANI)

India has condemned the attempt of Khalistani extremists to heckle External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar as he was leaving in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank in London. India said it condemned the “provocative activities" and “deplored the misuse of democratic freedoms by the separatists".

Pro-Khalistan supporters organised a protest outside the venue. A video circulating online shows a man approaching Jaishankar’s vehicle and tearing the Indian national flag in front of London police officers, who appeared to remain unresponsive to the act of vandalism.

Several pro-Khalistan supporters held flags and protested outside the venue where External Affairs Minister Jaishankar participated in a discussion.

Jaishankar is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland from March 4 to 9 to further strengthen India’s diplomatic ties with both nations. According to a Ministry of External Affairs statement, India and the UK have a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has deepened across multiple sectors such as defence, trade, health, education, and people-to-people relations.

MEA Reacts

A Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs 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 up to their diplomatic obligations."

During Rishi Sunak’s Tenure £ 95k Was Allotted To Tackle Separatists

Sources have revealed that during Rishi Sunak’s tenure as the UK Prime Minister, a new funding of £ 95k to deal with pro-Khalistani extremism was released. The UK Security Minister had announced the funds to enhance capabilities. Sources said that a Joint Extremism Task Force exists between the two countries. UK has said the security of the Indian High Commission in London and its staff are of utmost importance to the UK government.

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