India Conveys Concerns on Pro-Khalistani Elements’ Misuse of UK’s Asylum Status

New Delhi: India has conveyed its concerns on the misuse of the UK’s asylum status by the Pro-Khalistani elements to aid and abet terrorist activities in India. It also requested better cooperation with the UK and increased monitoring of UK-based Pro-Khalistan Extremists and take appropriate proactive action.

During the 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue, which was held in New Delhi today, India pointed out its concerns over the breach of security of the Indian High Commission.

The Home Ministry said the Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the UK delegation was led by Permanent Secretary, of the Home Office, Sir Matthew Rycroft.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed the ongoing cooperation and identified further steps that can be taken to explore opportunities.

They also discussed synergies in advancing cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security and global supply chains, drug trafficking, and anti-India activities in the UK including Pro-Khalistan Extremism among other issues.