India Protests After Diplomat Confronted by Protesters at UK Gurdwara Visit
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India complained to UK over diplomat Vikram Doraiswami confronted by protesters at a Glasgow gurdwara. He was invited to discuss issues but left after activists confronted him.
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Sikh youth group claimed longstanding ban on Indian officials visiting gurdwaras. Follows row over India allegedly linked to murder of Sikh separatist in Canada.
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Footage shows diplomat approached by 3 people who appear to try to open his car door. He was then driven away.
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Indian High Commission said he was invited by gurdwara committee but was threatened and abused by activists. Reported incident to UK Foreign Office.
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Gurdwara condemned disorderly behavior that caused diplomat to abandon planned visit, said it welcomes all communities. Police called but no injuries reported.