Indian Diaspora Protests in the UK Against Pakistan Amid Pahalgam Attack Outrage: 10 Key Updates

As nationwide anger continues over the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian diaspora and citizens around the world are rallying for justice. Here’s a summary of the top 10 developments:

Indian Diaspora Protests in London:
Pro-India demonstrators, waving the Tricolour and chanting “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram,” gathered outside the Indian High Commission in London, outnumbering a smaller pro-Pakistan group protesting against alleged “Indian propaganda.”

PM Modi Monitoring the Situation:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring developments and assured the nation that the government will act decisively based on inputs from the Home, Defence, and Foreign Ministries.

China Supports Pakistan:
China expressed support for Pakistan, calling for an “impartial investigation” into the Pahalgam attack during a phone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar.

Two Pakistanis Arrested in Chhattisgarh:
Two Pakistani nationals were arrested in Raigarh district for illegally acquiring Indian documents through false information, despite holding valid Pakistani passports and Long Term Visas.

Arrest Over Social Media Threats:
A youth was arrested in Dehradun for posting a threatening message on Facebook related to the Pahalgam attack, including an objectionable remark against a temple.

Indian Navy’s Readiness Displayed:
The Indian Navy successfully conducted multiple anti-ship missile firings to demonstrate their readiness for long-range precision strikes.

Political Tensions Rise:
The BJP criticized Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for his comments about avoiding war with Pakistan, accusing Congress leaders of echoing Pakistan’s narrative.

AIMIM Chief Condemns Pakistan:
Asaduddin Owaisi denounced Pakistan’s actions, comparing them to ISIS, and warned that India would not remain silent after innocent lives were targeted.

Ceasefire Violations at the LoC:
Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the third consecutive day along the Line of Control. Indian forces responded strongly by targeting Pakistani posts.

Visa Expirations and Departures:
Over the past three days, 537 Pakistani nationals left India via the Attari border as short-term visas expired, while 850 Indian nationals returned home.

The tragedy at Pahalgam has sparked a wave of emotion, action, and vigilance both within India and among its global communities.