Key points
- Khalistan activists waved flags and chanted slogans
- Jaishankar is on a UK visit from March 4th to 9th
ISLAMABAD: Khalistan activists attempted to disrupt the visit of India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar in London, with a protest demonstration outside Chatham House, according to local media reports.
As Jaishankar was departing the venue after a discussion, an activist ran towards his convoy and tore the Indian national flag in front of police officers, media reports suggest.
A video also widely circulated online, shows the activist aggressively approaching the minister’s car while law enforcement appeared momentarily hesitant before intervening, according to Indian media. The activist was later taken into custody along with others involved in the protest.
Chanting slogans
Another video from the demonstration shows Khalistan supporters and activists gathered outside Chatham House, waving flags and chanting slogans.
The protest demonstration occurred during Jaishankar’s official visit to the United Kingdom, which runs from March 4 to 9.
During his stay, he engaged in discussions at Chevening House with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, according to media reports.
