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London Sikh Restaurateur Detained After Halal-Meat Dispute, Then Released

Lack of a police statement leaves key claims unverified.

Overview

  • The owner of Rangrez in Hammersmith, Harman Singh Kapoor, was handcuffed and detained on Saturday, with footage showing him led to a police van, and he has since been released.
  • The confrontation followed a sign at the restaurant stating it proudly does not sell halal meat, drawing large crowds and a significant Metropolitan Police presence.
  • Kapoor posted videos defending his menu policy and later alleged that officers acted aggressively at his premises.
  • Viral posts alleging death and rape threats against Kapoor and claims that he carried a kirpan have not been independently verified.
  • The Metropolitan Police have not issued a detailed account of the incident or stated the grounds for the detention.