Jaishankar Security Breach: 'Completely Unacceptable', UK Condemns; MEA Reacts As Well | Details

Hours after a group of Khalistani extremists allegedly attempted an attack on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar during his visit to London, the UK on Thursday strongly condemned the security breach saying such attempts to "intimidate, threaten, or disrupt" public events are "completely unacceptable."

"We strongly condemn the incident that took place outside Chatham House yesterday (Wednesday) during the External Affairs Minister바카라�s visit to the UK,바카라� a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said, as per PTI.

"While the UK upholds the right to peaceful protest, any attempts to intimidate, threaten, or disrupt public events are completely unacceptable. The Metropolitan Police acted swiftly to address the situation, and we remain fully committed to ensuring the security of all our diplomatic visitors, in line with our international obligations,바카라� the spokesperson further added.

About The Incident

As per reports, a man from a small group of protesters chanting pro-Khalistan slogans and waving separatist flags attempted to breach the security arrangements as Jaishankar left the Chatham House think tank in London on Wednesday evening after his meeting.

A video circulating online shows a man running towards the EAM's car and tearing the national flag. Another video showed Khalistan extremists protesting outside the venue while waving flags and pro-Khalistani slogans.

The protester was swiftly taken aside by officers of the Metropolitan Police, which said that no arrests had been made.

A Met Police spokesperson added: 바카라�As the Minister left the event, a protester ran in front of his stationary car waving a flag. He was quickly intercepted by officers and moved out of the way. He did not get close to the Minister who was able to leave the area without further incident. There were no arrests.바카라�

The incident took place right after Jaishankar바카라�s meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House over bilateral ties, including the relaunched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and other regional and global issues.

'Live Upto Diplomatic Obligations': MEA Reacts

The MEA had reacted earlier on Thursday, condemning the security breach and provocative activities of this "small group of separatists and extremists".

"We have seen the footage of a breach of security during the visit of the external affairs minister to the UK," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi.

"We condemn the provocative activities of this small group of separatists and extremists. We deplore the misuse of democratic freedom by such elements. We expect the host government in such cases to fully live up to their diplomatic obligations," he said.