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India has expressed displeasure against UK authorities for alleged inaction on Khalistani elements who heckled External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his London visit, and said it “brings out the license accorded” to the separatists.

In a stern statement, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly presser.

“We have conveyed our deep concern to the UK authorities about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during EAM’s visit.

“There is a larger context to the incident. It brings out both the license accorded to such forces, as well as indifference to their intimidation, threats, and other actions aimed at impeding our legitimate diplomatic activities in the UK.

“While we have noted the statement issued by the UK Foreign Office on the matter, our view of its sincerity would depend on the action taken against culprits on this and previous occasions,” he said.

India’s strong statement comes a day after it issued a condemnation of the breach of security during EAM’s London visit when a group of Khalistani separatists came rather close to him and tried to block his car.

It may be recalled that on the evening of Wednesday the 12th of March 2025 Dr S Jaishankar was heckled by a group of extremists Khalistani supporters who were seen raising anti-India slogans when the EAM was going for a scheduled programme in London.

As the External Affairs Minister left the venue, one among the pro-Khalistani elements dashed in front of his car and tore the national flag of India, according to visuals on social media.

The issue was raised in the British parliament yesterday by Conservative MP Bob Blackman who lambasted the government of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of security provided to the EAM.