SECURITY LAPSE: India Slams UK Over Breach During Jaishankar's London Visit

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu) : The Indian government has expressed outrage and disappointment over a security lapse during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to London. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has sparked a diplomatic row between India and the UK. According to sources, a group of Khalistani separatists attempted to breach the security cordon surrounding Jaishankar's motorcade as he was on his way to a meeting with his British counterpart. The protesters, who were waving Khalistani flags and shouting slogans, managed to get close to the minister's vehicle before being pushed back by security personnel.

India Condemns UK's Security Failure

The Indian government has condemned the security lapse, saying that it was a "serious breach" of protocol. "We are deeply disappointed that the UK authorities failed to provide adequate security for the External Affairs Minister's visit," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs. "This incident is unacceptable and we demand a full explanation from the UK government."

Diplomatic Row Escalates

The incident has sparked a diplomatic row between India and the UK, with both sides trading barbs. The UK government has apologized for the security lapse, but the Indian government has demanded more concrete action. "We expect the UK government to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future," said the MEA spokesperson.

Jaishankar Unfazed

Despite the security lapse, Jaishankar remained unfazed and continued with his scheduled meetings. "The External Affairs Minister's visit to the UK was a success, despite the unfortunate incident," said a source. "He met with his British counterpart and discussed a range of issues, including trade, defense and security."