New Delhi: Many parts of the UK are suffering from the worst riots ever in the past 13 years. A week ago, 3 girls were stabbed to death in a knife attack in Southport city of United Kingdom. The uproar that started after this incident is not stopping. Amid clashes and violence, High Commission Of India in London has issued an advisory for Indian people visiting UK.
In the advisory issued, it is being said that High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation. It further asked people to remain vigilant if they are travelling in the UK. It has been advised to follow local news and advisories issued by the local security agencies.
High Commission further advised people to avoid travel in areas where protests are going on.
The advisory issued read, “Indian travellers would be aware of recent disturbances in some parts of the United Kingdom. The High Commission of India in London is closely monitoring the situation. Visitors from India are advised to stay vigilant and exercise due caution while travelling in the UK. It is advisable to follow local news and advisories issued by local security agencies, and to avoid areas where protests are underway: High Commission of India in London”
The High Commission has also issued a contact number and email id to contact in case of emergency.
The incidents of violence and clashes between two groups are not getting any less. As per Sky News, Rioters threw petrol bombs in Belfast, while “sustained violence” broke out in Plymouth. Terming the clashes as ‘anti-immigration and far-right disorder’ it added that the government is investigating whether state actors are spreading disinformation and fuelling the riots or not.