Hundreds of protesters gathered outside an Indian restaurant in west London on Friday, demanding its closure over the owner's refusal to sell halal food. The demonstration prompted a heavy police presence, with officers forming a line outside the premises to keep the crowd at bay.
The restaurant, Singh's Dining in Hammersmith, formerly known as Rangrez, is owned by Sikh restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor. According to a report by the Daily Mail, private security guards were also stationed outside the restaurant, reportedly hired by actor
John Cleese, who has previously voiced support for the establishment.
Videos circulating on social media showed protesters waving Palestinian flags and shouting slogans, including 'Allahu Akbar', 'Shame on you' and 'Free Palestine'. The restaurant's shopfront also carries a sign reading: 'Proudly we don't sell halal.'
The controversy has extended beyond the restaurant's food policy, with Kapoor facing criticism over his social media posts about Muslims, halal meat and the Gaza conflict.
Kapoor, however, has alleged that he and his family have received hundreds of death threats and faced harassment and intimidation over their decision not to…