International
oi-Deepika S
London, Dec 06: Scotland Yard has reportedly made a number of arrests after it warned of enforcement action ahead of thousands of protesters from different parts of the UK gathering outside the Indian High Commission in central London on Sunday, as a show of support for farmers demonstrating against agricultural reforms in India.
Several police officers in face masks descended upon Aldwych to police the “We stand with farmers of Punjab” demonstration, having warned that strict regulations remain in place to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and therefore demonstrations of larger than 30 risk arrests and fines.
The Metropolitan Police had said a “robust” policing plan will be in place throughout Sunday and officers will take action if they witness breaches of the regulations.
“If you attend a gathering that breaches the regulations, you may be…
