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We demand the UK government to urge the Government of India, through diplomatic channels, for the safe return of British Muslims detained in India.

Family members of UK citizens have contacted the PM, Foreign Secretary, and their local MPs by email and letters. UK citizens along with 2,000 foreign citizens (approximately) from 35 countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Thailand, Sudan, Gambia, West Indies, Algeria etc) are being incarcerated in different parts of India, having been accused of visa violations and spreading of COVID-19. The Government should negotiate the release and return of the British Muslims being detained.

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