India raises concerns on misuse of UK’s asylum status by pro-Khalistani elements

India on Wednesday expressed concern over misuse of asylum status of the United Kingdom by pro-Khalistani elements to aid and abet terrorist activities in India and urged for better cooperation with the UK.
India also requested for better cooperation with the UK and increased monitoring of pro-Khalistan extremists based in the UK and taking appropriate proactive action.
During the 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue held in New Delhi today, India also pointed out its concerns over the breach in the security of the Indian High Commission in London.
The Indian delegation was led by the Union Home Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and the UK delegation was led by the Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Sir Matthew Rycroft. Other senior officials of both the countries also participated in the meeting.
Both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and explored opportunities and synergies in furthering cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security and global supply chains, drug trafficking, migration, extradition and anti-India activities in the UK Identified the steps to be taken. pro-Khalistan extremism among other issues.
“The Indian side particularly conveyed its concerns over the misuse of UK asylum status by pro-Khalistan elements to aid and abet terrorist activities in India and called for better cooperation with the UK and enhanced monitoring of UK-based pro-Khalistan extremists.” and requested to take appropriate steps. Proactive action. India’s concerns over the breach of security of the Indian High Commission were also emphasised,” said a statement issued from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction on the ongoing partnership and agreeing to maintain the momentum of deepening bilateral ties and enhancing security cooperation between the two countries.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the UK Deputy High Commissioner last month after pro-Khalistan protesters brought down the Indian flag at the High Commission in London. Pro-Khalistan groups were protesting against the Punjab Police crackdown on Sikh fundamentalist Amritpal Singh.