Indian protesters demand justice after deadly Kashmir attack
- A group of Indian protesters demonstrated in London against a recent terrorist attack in Kashmir, denouncing terrorism and calling for justice for the victims.
- The terrorist attack claimed 26 lives and was attributed to a group suspected of having links to Pakistan-based terrorist organizations.
- Relations between India and Pakistan have further deteriorated, highlighting ongoing tensions and accusations of cross-border terrorism.
In the wake of a recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, a group of Indian protesters took to the streets outside the Pakistan High Commission in London. This protest occurred following the attack that happened earlier in the week, wherein a terrorist group claimed responsibility for the violence. The Indian protesters expressed their grief for the innocent victims and urged for justice, criticizing Pakistan for allegedly supporting terrorist organizations, a claim that has been consistently denied by Islamabad. The terrorist group, The Resistance Front, which has believed ties to the Pakistani-based outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, was implicated in the attack. Indian officials responded to the incident by accusing Pakistan of cross-border terrorism, further aggravating already tense relations between the two nations. The ongoing tensions have escalated in recent times, particularly after this incident, leading India to take several measures against Pakistan, including the expulsion of Pakistani diplomats and the closure of its land border with the neighboring country. Additionally, India canceled visas for Pakistani citizens and announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, emphasizing that the agreement would remain in effect only until Pakistan renounces its support for terrorism. In a reciprocal action, Pakistan has halted key bilateral agreements and closed its airspace to Indian-owned airlines, thereby escalating the diplomatic and logistical isolation between the countries. As the situation unfolded, a video surfaced on social media depicting a Pakistani official making threatening gestures towards the Indian protesters during the demonstration in London. The footage included a Pakistani Army Colonel holding a poster of an Indian Air Force pilot who was captured by Pakistan during a jet dogfight in 2019, further complicating the already delicate situation. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch, condemned India for what she referred to as a misinformation campaign following the attack, warning of potential regional instability resulting from the heightened tensions. She reiterated Pakistan's readiness to counter any perceived aggression from India, indicating that the relationships between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have reached a precarious juncture.