A British Sikh man has been fined £10,000 (Rs 9.5 lakh) for breach of Covid-19 restrictions on large gatherings following a “Kisaan Rally” organised in west London “in solidarity” with farmers protesting the Indian government’s new farm laws.

Deepa Singh, of Sikh Activists UK, was seen on social media soon after being handed the fixed penalty notice by police on October 4.

“The fine was for arranging a gathering under Covid restrictions. We are standing in solidarity with our farmers in Punjab,” Singh said.