'Threatened, abused': India after High Commissioner stopped from entering Gurdwara

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Indian envoy to UK, stopped from entering Glasgow Gurdwara, decides to leave “On September 29, 2023, three persons-- all from areas outside Scotland--deliberately disrupted a planned interaction organized by the Gurudwara Committee for the community, the High Commissioner and the Consul General of India," the statement said. "The organizers included senior community leaders, ladies and Committee members, and a member of the Scottish Parliament.

They were threatened and abused by these elements. In an effort to prevent any potential altercation, the HC and CG decided to leave the premises shortly upon their arrival," it added.

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“One of the non-local extremist elements attempted to violently force open the HC's car door - a matter that will require suitable police consideration. It is due to the quick reaction of one of the organizers, who physically intervened at the car door, that a bigger incident was avoided," it said.

"The High Commissioner of India has reported this disgraceful incident to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the metropolitan police. Multiple community organizations including the organizers have formally regretted the incident and have urged the authorities to take action against the culprits," the statement