London: The High Commission of India in London issued an urgent advisory on Tuesday for Indian travellers, following widespread rioting across the United Kingdom that has led to significant damage and nearly 400 arrests.
The advisory highlights the need for vigilance and caution due to the disturbances affecting several areas in the country. The Indian mission emphasized that it is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist in emergencies.
“Visitors from India are advised to stay vigilant and exercise due caution while travelling in the UK. It is advisable to follow local news and advisories issued by local security agencies, and to avoid areas where protests are underway,” the advisory stated.
Advisory for Indian Citizens visiting the UK.@VDoraiswami @sujitjoyghosh @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/i2iwQ7E3Og
— India in the UK (@HCI_London) August 6, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed that violent protesters targeting Muslim communities will face the “full force of the law” as the government seeks to quell the anti-immigration riots. Further, the prime minister added that “he won’t shy away from calling it [the rioting] what it is” and that is “far-right thuggery”.
Violence broke out in several UK cities on Saturday, following a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class for elementary school-aged girls.
The unrest, was initially sparked by social media posts alleging that the suspect in a Southport attack was a radical Islamist newly arrived in Britain and known to intelligence services. However, police clarified that the 17-year-old suspect was born in Britain, with parents who had moved from Rwanda, and are not treating it as a terrorist incident.
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