Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Negotiate the release and return of British Muslims detained in India
Closed
2,700 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,700
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
6 Aug 2020
Closed
6 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.