Advisory issued for Indian citizens visiting UK after public disturbance incidents
New Delhi, Aug 06: The High Commission of India in London has issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom.
Recent disturbances in various parts of the UK have prompted this cautionary notice. The High Commission is closely monitoring the situation and advises travellers from India to remain vigilant and exercise due caution while traveling in the UK. It is recommended to stay updated with local news and follow advisories issued by local security agencies. Areas where protests are underway should be avoided.
In case of emergencies, Indian citizens can contact the High Commission of India in London at:
High Commission of India, London India House, Aldwych, London WC2B 4NA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7836 9147
Email: info.london@mea.gov.in
Recent Incidents and Unrest in the UK
The UK has seen a surge in violent incidents over the past week. Last night, police forces in Belfast, Darlington, and Plymouth came under attack, with several vehicles and a pub in Birmingham also being damaged. In Belfast, riot officers faced stones and petrol bombs, resulting in six arrests in Plymouth.
The government is creating over 500 additional prison places to manage the violence, following more than 370 arrests. The unrest began last Tuesday after three young girls were killed in Southport. False claims on social media that the perpetrator was an illegal immigrant have fuelled the violence.
The disturbances escalated during an anti-immigration protest outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
England is experiencing an eruption of anti-immigrant and far-right violence, with towns and cities overtaken by mobs chanting anti-immigrant slogans, attacking hotels housing asylum seekers, and clashing with police. The violence began in Southport after a mass stabbing incident, where three young girls were killed. Far-right influencers spread disinformation, claiming the suspect, Axel Rudakubana, was a Muslim asylum seeker, despite him being a UK-born resident.
