Economic fugitives, terror to figure in India-UK talks

The extradition of high-profile Indian economic offenders, concerns related to pro-Khalistan elements and India’s campaign against cross-border terror are expected to figure during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK this week.

- Rezaul H Laskar

India has been engaged in discussions with British interlocutors on all these matters, foreign secretary Vikram Misri told a media briefing on Tuesday. The presence of pro-Khalistan extremists in the UK should be a matter of concern to the British side as they impact “social cohesion and social order” in that country, he said.