UK Foreign Minister S Jaishankar faced an attack by 'Khalistani thugs' during a visit to London, raising security concerns. MP Bob Blackman and Labour House Leader Lucy Powell condemned the incident, urging better protection for visitors. The UK Foreign Office condemned the breach of security.
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