Pahalgam attack: Indian, Pakistani protesters face off in London; Pak diplomatic official makes threatening gestures

Indian diaspora protests Pakistan-backed terrorism in London, met with threatening gestures from Pakistani official at High Commission.

There was a face-off between Indian diaspora groups who gathered to protest Pakistan-backed terrorism in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and counter-protesters outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, which saw scenes of a Pakistani diplomatic official making threatening gestures.

In videos posted by Indian community groups from Friday (April 25, 2025) evening’s protest on social media, the Pakistani official can be seen taunting them from the balcony of the mission building at Lowndes Square.

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He was holding a poster with a sketch of Captain Abhinandan Varthaman and the words “Chai is Fantastic” – a reference to the Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot’s captivity in February 2019.

The official, standing next to a large banner reading “Pakistan stands with Kashmiris”, could be seen making a threatening throat-slitting gesture towards the Indian protesters across the building.

There was a strong Metropolitan Police security detail in place, with several officers lined up between both groups of demonstrators to ensure order.

The tense face-off saw Indians waving placards calling on Pakistan to “End Terror on Kashmir” alongside the Indian national flag.