'Limited immunity waiver' to Indian diplomats in UK as London Police probes Khalistani attack on mission
immunity waiver' for its diplomats posted in the United Kingdom in connection with the investigation into the attack on Indian mission by pro-Khalistan supporters in March. The 'in principle' waiver will apply once the probe reaches the trial stage. The London Police, probing the case of attack on Indian consulate, approached the Indian government for the 'diplomatic immunity waiver' of witnesses and complainants posted at the Indian mission, added officials.
Diplomatic immunity exempts diplomats from the laws of a foreign jurisdiction and is granted on a reciprocal basis. Besides the United Kingdom, Indian missions and consulates across the United States, Canada and Australia have witnessed a series of attacks by pro-Khalistan supporters. When contacted, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson was not available for comment, but South Block sources indicated that 'in principle' approval for 'limited diplomatic immunity waiver' has been granted.
«We (India) are victims in this case, and we want the UK authorities to take this to a logical conclusion and by pursuing this in a foreign jurisdiction, we want this case to be an example for other jurisdictions,» the above-mentioned person said on the condition of anonymity. In India, the National Investigation Agency is probing the London attack and has issued videos urging public to identify the attackers. ET has learnt that New Delhi also shared with London authorities a list of at least two dozen suspects identified in the video, confirmed a North Block official.
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