Pro-Khalistan supporters breach EAM Jaishankar's security in London; MEA reacts

Pro-Khalistan supporters on Thursday attempted 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.

A social media video shows a man approaching Jaishankar’s car and tearing the Tricolour. Several Khalistani supporters protested outside the venue where Jaishankar participated in a discussion.

: Khalistani goons attempt to heckle Indias External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar in London while he was leaving in a car. A man can be seen trying to run towards him, tearing the Indian national flag in front of cops. Police seem helpless, as if ordered to not act. pic.twitter.com/zSYrqDgBRx
THE SQUADRON (@THE_SQUADR0N) March 5, 2025

Another video has emerged depicting Khalistani extremists protesting outside the venue where Jaishankar was engaged in discussions. The protesters can be seen waving flags and shouting pro-Khalistani slogans.

#WATCH | London, UK | Pro-Khalistan supporters staged a protest outside the venue where EAM Dr S Jaishankar participated in a discussion held by Chatham House pic.twitter.com/ISVMZa3DdT ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2025

Denouncing the "misuse of democratic freedoms" by separatist elements, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of EAM to the UK… We deplore the misuse of democratic freedoms by such elements.”

He added that India expects the UK government to live up to their diplomatic obligations.

Jaishankar is 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.