In response to India’s recent missile strikes on Pakistan, protesters gathered outside the Indian High Commission in Aldwych, which is located in central London.
In response to the growing conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations, supporters and Pakistani diaspora members organized the protest to “join hands, raise flags” and “defend Pakistan’s honor.”
India’s military action, dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” targeted nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, which India identified as terrorist infrastructure linked to groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
These strikes were in retaliation for a terrorist attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 Indian tourists. an missile strikes killed at least 26 civilians, including women and children, and injured dozens more.
Pakistan authorized retaliatory actions as a response, which included artillery exchanges along the Line of Control, which resulted in additional civilian casualties on both sides. The protest in London was closely monitored by the Metropolitan Police to ensure it remained peaceful.
“We’re aware of a planned protest outside the Indian High Commission this evening,” stated a police spokesperson. The deployment of officers will ensure that it takes place peacefully and that any incidents or violations are dealt with promptly.
” During the escalating conflict, the UK Foreign Office has issued travel advisories advising against traveling to parts of India and Pakistan. British nationals are advised to avoid areas within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border and to stay updated with travel advice and local authority guidance.
India and Pakistan have been urged to show restraint and engage in diplomatic dialogue to prevent further escalation by the international community, which includes the United Nations and leaders from a variety of nations. As the situation remains volatile, the protests in London reflect the deepening global concern over the potential for a broader conflict between India and Pakistan.
