Protesters have demonstrated outside the High Commission of India in support of Pakistan, after India’s missile strikes.
At least 26 people, including a child, were killed and dozens wounded after India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory.
Meanwhile, India’s army said at least 15 civilians had been killed in a Pakistani shelling on its side of the de facto border, as it confirmed the strikes were in response to a militant attack on Indian tourists in Pahalgam last month.
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The UK Foreign Office has warned Brits not to travel to parts of India and Pakistan following the deadly escalation in conflict between the two nations.
Protesters gathered at the High Commission of India in Aldwych on Tuesday evening, to “join hands, raise flags” and “defend Pakistan’s honour.”
A post on social media read: “Join us - raise your voice for Pakistan. Overseas Pakistanis stand against Indian war agenda.”
Dozens of men and women protested outside the building carrying both Pakistan and Azad Kashmir flags.
They chanted: “Mr Modi no terrorism” in reference to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi , “We want peace” and “Long live Pakistan” .
One protester called the recent actions by Dehli an “illegal attack” and said the claim they were targeting terrorist bases were “bulls**t”.
He said “innocent” people were killed and condemned the strike on a Mosque in Kashmir.
The crowds cried out: “What do we want? Peace. When do we want it? Now.”
Officers from Met Police are in attendance to ensure the protest passes peacefully.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “We’re aware of a planned protest outside the Indian High Commission this evening.
“Officers will be deployed to ensure it takes place peacefully and that any incidents or offences are swiftly dealt with.”
An Indian flag was displayed outside ahead of the protest.
India claims it has “evidence pointing towards the clear involvement of Pakistan-based terrorists” in the Pahalgam attack which took place last month, but Pakistan has denied any link to the attack.
Missiles hit six locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the country's eastern Punjab province yesterday, killing at least 26 people, including women and children, said Pakistan's military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif.
Officials said another 38 people were injured by the strikes, and another five people were killed in Pakistan during exchanges of fire across the border later in the day.
Meanwhile, India said it hit infrastructure used by militants linked to last month’s massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir.
The Foreign Office has warned anyone in the region against travelling within 10 kilometres of the India-Pakistan border.
A statement said: “On the night of 6 May (UK Time), the Indian Ministry of Defence stated it had struck nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
“In response, there are reports of Pakistani artillery fire across the Line of Control.
“On the night of 6 May (UK Time) Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority indicated that it was closing Pakistan airspace for at least 48 hours. There are reports of flights being diverted. British nationals should contact their airline for up-to-date information.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation closely. British nationals should stay up to date with our travel advice and follow the advice of local authorities.”
