India welcomed the UK’s recent sanctions against Khalistani terrorist entities, including an asset freeze on Gurpreet Singh Rehal and the Babbar Akali Lehar group, reinforcing the global fight against terrorism and transnational crime. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the need for robust counter-terrorism cooperation between the two nations, following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where the issue of Khalistani extremism was prominently addressed. Modi remarked on the importance of preventing extremist forces from exploiting democratic freedoms. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to combating radicalism and maintaining security in both countries.