NSA Ajit Doval to address Khalistan issue in meeting with UK counterpart Tim Barrow
The Hindustan Times citing sources, Doval is likely to address various bilateral issues, including the activities of pro-Khalistan radicals. The meeting takes place following the death of Avtar Singh Khanda, the UK-based leader of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) and alleged mentor of separatist Amritpal Singh, who passed away under unclear circumstances in a Birmingham hospital on June 15th.
Although Doval has been in contact with Barrow regarding the increase in pro-Khalistan extremism in the UK and its implications for bilateral relations, India has expressed significant concerns about the British core establishment seemingly downplaying the issue. The individuals, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared this information.
The central government was highly displeased when radicals, led by Khanda, defiled the Indian Tricolour during a protest at the Indian high commission in London on March 19. In an unprecedented move, the Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) for a crime committed outside the country.
Subsequently, the case was transferred to the NIA at the request of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Senior officials, who preferred anonymity, have revealed that the Delhi Police Special Cell has identified Khanda, Gursharan Singh, and Jasvir Singh as the primary individuals responsible for the London incident involving flag desecration.
Furthermore, the NIA has reportedly identified approximately twelve suspects connected to the flag-desecration incident. While official details about the Doval-Barrow meeting remain undisclosed, it is reported that Ajit Doval will address concerns regarding Indian diplomats, specifically High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami and a Consul General, being targeted by
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