In recent years, there has been growing concern within the British Hindu community regarding a pattern of harassment, intimidation, and attacks targeting Hindu individuals, religious gatherings, and Indian-owned businesses. Community members and organisations have highlighted several incidents across London and other parts of the UK which they believe demonstrate a worrying trend. The following summary outlines some of the incidents reported in March 2026 alone in London.
Holi Festival, Harrow (3rd March 2026)
On Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, eyewitnesses reported that a peaceful Holi celebration attended by hundreds of Hindu devotees in Harrow, London, was disrupted when a group of Islamist youths allegedly attacked the gathering.
The Holi festival event, which had brought together families and members of the local community, was reportedly interrupted when individuals entered the area from the nearby mosque and began confronting participants, leading to panic and disorder. Further details and timelines have been documented through eyewitness accounts and community reporting.
For detailed account, see Eyewitness accounts suggest Islamists attacked Holi celebrations in London | Timeline and Updates
Rangrez Restaurant – Hammersmith / Ealing (2023-2026)
The Indian restaurant Rangrez, run by Hindu-Sikh owner Harman Singh Kapoor, reportedly closed after 16 years of operation following sustained harassment, vandalism, and threats from Pakistani and pro-Khalistan extremists.
The restaurant’s Ealing branch was reportedly targeted after it refused to serve halal food. Reports indicate repeated intimidation directed at the business over several years, culminating in vandalism of the owner’s car in January 2026. According to reports, despite complaints and evidence provided, police intervention was perceived by the owners as insufficient.
Source: The Print / Republic World, Feb 2026
Panesar Food And Wine – Sudbury Town (6th March 2026)
On 6th March 2026, reports emerged of threats and harassment directed at Hindu and Indian-owned establishments in Wembley and Sudbury, including the shop Panesar Food and Wine in Sudbury Town.
Local business owners described intimidation campaigns and threats of violence, claiming that several establishments were deliberately targeted due to their religious and ethnic identity. These concerns were raised through community reporting channels and civil society groups.
Source: Community reports & INSIGHT UK
Manek Chowk Indian restaurant – Ealing Road – Attacked twice (5th and 7th March 2026)
The Indian restaurant Manek Chowk on Ealing Road, Wembley was reportedly attacked twice within two days, on 5th and 7th March 2026.
According to reports and video footage circulating online, a group of approximately 15 to 20 individuals allegedly approached the restaurant from the direction of a nearby mosque area. Witnesses state that a further group of around 10 to 12 youths disembarked from a bus and joined the group before the attack escalated.
The group reportedly began overturning tables and chairs, smashing lights, and damaging tills inside the restaurant without engaging with staff or customers. During the incident, an Indian man who attempted to intervene was reportedly struck with a bottle. Video footage later showed the restaurant interior with furniture overturned and crockery and food scattered across the floor.
Other recorded previous incidents and attacks
Panachand Pan House – Ealing Road Attacked
Another Hindu-Indian-owned establishment, Panachand Pan House on Ealing Road, was also reportedly attacked in a previous incident.
Police collected CCTV footage from the premises, but the case was later closed due to insufficient evidence, according to those familiar with the matter.
Pattern of Intimidation Post-Leicester 2022, 2022 – 2026
Community groups argue that these incidents should be viewed in the broader context of tensions following the disturbances in Leicester in 2022, where clashes between groups led to widespread concern about community relations.
Since then, Hindu-owned businesses and temples in several UK cities have reported an increase in intimidation and security concerns. In October 2025, Leicester’s large public Diwali celebrations—often described as the largest outside India—were cancelled amid community tensions and safety concerns.
Source: OpIndia, INSIGHT UK, community sources
