British couple asked to leave India for pasting pro-Palestine posters

A British couple was asked to leave India for pasting posters in support of Palestine at various locations in the western state of Rajasthan, local media reported Tuesday.

Lewis Gabriel Dee and his girlfriend Anushi Emma Christine were visiting India on a tourist visa and staying in Pushkar, an ancient temple town, according to Firstpost.

On Jan. 21, local authorities noticed posters carrying messages such as “Free Palestine, Boycott Israel” at several public locations.

Following an investigation, India’s Intelligence Department concluded that the act violated local sensitivities and breached visa rules, as political activity is not permitted on a tourist visa.

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The two British nationals, both 36 years old, have received a “leave India” notice issued under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, instructing them to leave the country immediately.

Before a ceasefire came into effect last October, an Israeli offensive that began in October 2023 and lasted two years killed more than 71,000 Palestinians and wounded over 171,000 others, while destroying about 90% of Gaza’s infrastructure.

Israel also continues to carry out attacks in violation of the ceasefire agreement.

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