India Orders British Tourists to Leave Over Palestine Posters

Indian authorities in Rajasthan have ordered two British tourists to leave the country after they pasted posters promoting "Free Palestine" and a boycott of Israel in the popular tourist town of Pushkar, a move deemed a violation of their tourist visa conditions.

The incident involved Lewis Gabriel D and Anushi Emma Christine, both in their 30s, who arrived in India on tourist visas in January and traveled to Pushkar from New Delhi. On January 21, police received reports of stickers and posters bearing the slogans appearing at multiple locations, including areas frequented by Israeli visitors and near a Chabad House synagogue. Investigations by the Rajasthan Criminal Investigation Department traced the materials to the pair, who had printed about nine posters at a local press.

Officials served the couple with leave India notices on Monday under the Immigration and Foreigners Act of 2025, revoking their visas and requiring immediate departure. Failure to comply could result in detention, deportation or blacklisting from future entry. During questioning, the tourists apologized for their actions, but authorities emphasized that engaging in political activities, especially those...