Vikram Misri, India’s Foreign Secretary, Says Concerns on Khalistani Extremism Conveyed to U.K.
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 22 – India urges UK to address Khalistani extremist groups and expedite extradition of three high-profile fugitives during PM Modi's visit, highlighting security and legal cooperation.
- Flagging concerns about Khalistani extremists in the UK, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted the issue was raised with British authorities during his remarks on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in New Delhi.
- Amid previous concerns over extremist activity in London, India has raised the presence of Khalistani groups with British officials, prompting diplomatic discussions.
- Misri noted that India has sought the extradition of Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, with efforts following legal protocols in close coordination with UK authorities.
- Misri said the brief visit will allow Modi and Starmer to review the entire scope of bilateral ties, including meetings with King Charles III and business leaders.
- Following his UK stop, Modi will head to the Maldives from July 25 to July 26, where India and Maldives are in discussions for a free trade agreement and an investment treaty.
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India on Tuesday said that it will continue to share its concerns with the UK government about the presence of Khalistani extremists in the United Kingdom as well as carry on making diplomatic efforts for the extradition of fugitive criminals. “The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists and bodies close to these people is again something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a…
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