Clash outside Pakistani embassy as London protests spotlight deadly Kashmir terror attack
Fury erupts outside embassy
Tensions boiled over today outside the Pakistani embassy in Knightsbridge as rival Indian and Pakistani protesters faced off over a brutal terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people. The violence in Kashmir, which targeted a civilian convoy, has ignited outrage on both sides of the border — and the anger hit London’s streets.
Flags wave, voices rise
Dozens of Indian demonstrators gathered just after midday, waving flags and brandishing placards shouting “Justice for Kashmir Victims” and “End Cross-Border Terror.” Opposite them, Pakistani counter-protesters wielded their own flags and slogans, escalating tensions in the heart of the capital. Despite fierce verbal clashes, heavy police presence kept the protests peaceful.
Police hold the line
The Metropolitan Police confirmed officers were deployed to maintain order and prevent any flashpoints. “We are policing the event proportionately to ensure it passes without incident,” a spokesperson said, adding no arrests were made during the standoff.
Diplomacy under strain
- The Kashmir attack on Wednesday shocked the world, killing 26 and injuring dozens more.
- India blames militant groups allegedly backed from across the border.
- The Indian High Commission in London demanded global action to hold “terrorism supporters” accountable.
- Pakistan condemned the attack but denied involvement.
With relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbours at breaking point, diplomatic warnings for calm have been issued amid the flare-up.
The protests wound down by late afternoon with police still patrolling Knightsbridge. Londoners are warned to expect traffic disruptions in the area throughout the evening as the city grapples with rising tensions sparked by the tragedy in Kashmir.
