Hundreds protest outside an Indian restaurant in west London after the owner says it will not serve halal food. The demonstrations take place outside Singh’s Dining in Hammersmith, where a storefront notice states “Proudly we don’t sell halal.” Protesters call for the business to shut down over the policy.
The dispute is framed in different ways across outlets. Free Press Journal reports the Metropolitan Police deploy officers to manage the crowd and prevent escalation, and it says the owner, Harman Singh Kapoor, defends the decision while alleging threats and intimidation. It also references support from actor John Cleese, who reportedly arranged private security, and claims Kapoor says the controversy has affected the restaurant financially.
Times of India highlights a protest video outside the venue over the halal refusal. Daily Mail coverage similarly focuses on the size of the crowd, the halal refusal, and security presence, describing a Metropolitan Police presence and a security team reportedly hired by Cleese. India Today also frames the story around protests at the Sikh man’s London restaurant linked to its “non-halal” stance.
