The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was Denied Entry to a gurdwara in Glasgow, Scotland by three individuals who threatened and abused him. The Indian embassy stated that the diplomats had been due to meet community leaders at the gurdwara, but decided to leave after the incident. The gurdwara committee and local community leaders have expressed regret over the incident and called for action against the culprits. The UK foreign minister expressed concern and stated that the safety of foreign diplomats and open places of worship are of utmost importance.