On Wednesday, in a separate development, India asked UK at a bilateral event to crack down on pro-Khalistan extremists ‘exploiting asylum laws’ to abet terrorism.
Discussion between home secretary & visiting UK delegation took place during 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue in Delhi Wednesday. Countering terrorism & cybercrime also discussed.
An official in the foreign ministry said progress in the trade talks and New Delhi's concerns around Sikh separatist activities in Britain should not be interlinked.
James Cleverly, who is on his first official visit to India, said that ties between the two countries would improve further under Britain's new PM Rishi Sunak.
Although the reason for delay wasn't clear, previous sticking points have included a steep import duty on British whiskey and India's demand for more visas for students and businesses.
UK Home Secretary earlier this week said Indian migrants constitute largest group of foreigners who overstay their visas. Both sides ‘interested’ in concluding talks for FTA, says MEA.
While main elements behind terror module have been nabbed, more arrests will take place, including some professors & academicians who were part of the ring, it is learnt.
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