United Kingdom's Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a new funding to enhance Britain's capability to tackle pro-Khalistan extremism. Mr Tugendhat announced the new funding during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns in India over increasing activities of pro-Khalistani elements in the UK. Mr Tugendhat is on a three-day visit to India to bolster bilateral cooperation on security initiatives and attend the G20 anti-corruption ministerial meeting. 

He said, the new funding will enhance the government's understanding of the threat posed by pro-Khalistan extremism, complementing the joint work already underway between the UK and India through the joint-extremism task force. Mr Tugendhat said, the living bridge between India and the UK reflects our deep and enduring friendship. As the world's oldest and largest democracies, we have many shared opportunities to make the world a safer and more prosperous place, he said.