London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemns disturbance during Kashmir protest
Thousands of people staged a demonstration outside the Indian High Commission in London against the security lockdown in Kashmir
September 04, 2019
LONDON: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has condemned the vandalism of India's high commission building during a protest in support of Kashmiris living Indian occupation.
Thousands of people staged a demonstration outside the High Commission of India in London on Tuesday to protest against the security lockdown in Indian occupied Kashmir after the Narendra Modi government revoked the special status of the valley.
A photograph posted on Twitter by the high commission showed the building's windows covered with eggs, while protesters stood in the background.
In a post on Twitter, Mayor Khan said, "I utterly condemn this unacceptable behaviour and have raised this incident with @metpoliceuk to take action."
Scotland Yard confirmed to Geo News two people were in custody for being involved in vandalism.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the arrests were "linked" to the protests at the high commission.
The High Commission of India said on Twitter, "Another violent protest outside the Indian High Commission in London today, 3 September 2019. Damage caused to the premises."
Syed Touqeer Gilani who helped organise the demonstration said protesters were demanding for the Indian government to lift the curfew imposed on Kashmiris by Modi regime. He said the protest was non-political and peaceful and those involved in vandalism were planted to sabotage the democratic and peaceful protest.
Kashmiri Community leader Tariq Dar said people in Kashmir have been locked in prison, they have no access to the internet and the media has been shut by India's Hindutva government.
He called on the UK government to stand up with the people of Kashmir. He warned of communal tensions spilling on streets in Britain. “Already there have been fights between Kashmiris and Indians in Leicester. Kashmiris in Britain are outraged. The UK government must take notice of what’s going on and condemn India and help restore the autonomous status of Kashmir.”
