Police in London arrested at least two Indian protesters for racially abusing a police officer during demonstrations outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, where Indian protestors have gathered amid rising tensions between the two countries.
The protests followed recent escalations between India and Pakistan, including diplomatic strains and New Delhi's baseless accusations after a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) earlier this week.
Amid the charged atmosphere, a person holding a cup of tea and a poster of India Air Force pilot Abhinandhan , he stepped outside to greet Indian protesters in a moment that contrasted with the wider tension.
Demonstrations remained largely peaceful aside from isolated incidents. Police maintained a strong presence around the diplomatic mission to prevent further disruptions.
On Tuesday, 26 men were killed at a tourist site in Pahalgam area of Indian Illegally Occuppied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), shot dead in a meadow. India claimed with presenting any evidence that there were Pakistani elements linked to the attack, a claim Islamabad denies.
On Wednesday, the Indian Cabinet Committee on Security approved a series of actions including shutting down the Wagah-Attari land transit point, advising Indian nationals against travelling to Pakistan, and formally notifying Islamabad of the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
In response, Pakistan's National Security Committee (NSC) on Thursday warned that any attempt by India to block water flow into Pakistan would be treated as an act of war. The statement followed a high-level NSC meeting, which also approved the closure of the Wagah border crossing.
On Friday, the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution rejecting India’s allegations linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
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