Protesters Target Sikh Restaurant Over Non-Halal Menu and Owner's Posts
Dozens gathered Friday evening, waving flags and calling to shut down the restaurant, which serves jhatka meat per Sikh traditions, while accusing owner Harman Singh Kapoor of Islamophobic remarks. Kapoor was arrested hours earlier on suspicion of possessing and distributing an extreme image, leaving his family feeling exposed as police protection seemed limited. His wife credited comedian John Cleese for sending eight private security guards, a move Cleese confirmed after criticizing delayed police response to the protesters' demands.
🚨BREAKING: Islamists have gathered outside Singh’s Dining in London, an Indian-owned restaurant that does not serve halal meat.
A sign outside the premises reads “proudly non-halal” sign.
They are threatening to burn his shop down, r@pe his family members and kill him.…
Without @JohnCleese’s help, my family might have been killed by Pakistani supporters last night.
He sent 8 security guards to defend Singhs Dining
My husband @kingkapoor72 was arrested yesterday by met police
Aggressive protesters chanted “Pakistan Zindabad”, outside my…
URGENT PUBLIC STATEMENT – HARMAN SINGH KAPOOR
For days, I have been desperately asking the Metropolitan Police for help, protection and assurances regarding the safety of my family and our business.
Despite repeatedly contacting the Met Police and raising serious concerns, I…