London Sikh Restaurateur to Sue Police and Mayor After Arrest Over Non-Halal Dispute

Harman Singh Kapoor, a Sikh businessman and owner of Rangrez restaurant in west London, has announced legal action against the Metropolitan Police and Mayor Sadiq Khan following his release from custody after nearly 24 hours of detention. Kapoor, who promotes his Hammersmith-based restaurant as non-halal, accused authorities of illegal arrest and ongoing discriminatory treatment linked to his religious and business practices.

Rangrez, located on Fulham Palace Road, has been at the center of public controversy since Kapoor displayed signs stating 'Proudly we don’t sell halal' and organized a 'Non Halal meetup' in March, which drew both supporters and protesters. The restaurant, operating for about 16 years, has faced online harassment, protests, and repeated police involvement, which Kapoor claims have targeted him unfairly due to his Sikh faith and stance on jhatka meat.

Kapoor has urged the public to support his business through patronage rather than donations, stating, 'I don’t want GoFundMe or handouts. I want to earn it.' His wife also criticized the authorities, alleging repeated unlawful arrests in response to his efforts to promote religious dietary choice.

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed Kapoor was arrested in connection with incidents related to the restaurant but has not commented on the allegations of discrimination. Legal proceedings have not yet been formally filed, and the mayor’s office has not issued a public response.

Kapoor said he intends to pursue civil action and continue operating Rangrez despite mounting pressure, while monitoring legal options. The Metropolitan Police stated the matter is now under review as standard procedure following custody release.