Jaishankar Security Breach
India has taken the security lapse during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the UK very seriously.
The Ministry of External Affairs has summoned the British Ambassador and is preparing to lodge a strong protest.
Earlier, the Ministry had clearly warned the British government that such mistakes are unacceptable.
India expects that in such cases, the host government will fully adhere to its diplomatic obligations.
Following India’s tough stance, the British High Commission stated, “We strongly condemn the incident that occurred outside Chatham House during the Foreign Minister’s visit to the UK.
India’s tough stance,
The UK supports the right to peaceful protest, but any attempt to intimidate, threaten, or disrupt public events is completely unacceptable.
The Metropolitan Police acted quickly to manage the situation, and we are fully committed to ensuring the security of all diplomatic visitors in accordance with our international obligations.”
What happened: Despite the statement from the High Commission, India was not satisfied.
What happened
According to sources, the Ministry of External Affairs has now summoned the British Ambassador, Christina Scott.
An official statement is expected shortly.
During Jaishankar’s visit, a group of Khalistan supporters was seen waving flags and using loudspeakers to protest outside Chatham House in London.
As Jaishankar was leaving, one individual ran towards his car.
Although the police quickly apprehended the person, he began insulting the Indian flag in front of the police.
India has taken a firm stance on the security breach during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the UK,
signaling the seriousness of diplomatic protocol violations.
The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the British Ambassador to express strong dissatisfaction with the incident and to ensure such lapses do not recur.
The British High Commission condemned the incident,
reaffirming the UK’s commitment to maintaining the security of diplomatic visitors in line with international obligations.
The situation escalated when a protester approached Jaishankar’s car, prompting a swift response from the Metropolitan Police,
who prevented any harm but failed to stop an insult to the Indian flag.
High Commission stated
The episode highlights India’s expectation that host nations take full responsibility for the safety of foreign dignitaries during official visits,
emphasizing the importance of diplomatic decorum and protection.
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