ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the United Kingdom to ensure the safety and security of its High Commission staff following an attack on the Pakistan High Commission building in London, amid escalating tensions with India over the Pahalgam incident.
During a media briefing after the attack by Indian miscreants, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Mohammad Faisal, expressed his worries about the potential threats to the staff’s residences and confirmed that the British police had been informed about the risks.
The High Commissioner described the attack on the Pakistan High Commission as a serious concern and mentioned that the issue had been raised with the British Foreign Office.
“The attack on the Pakistan High Commission is a matter of grave concern,” Dr Faisal said.
Dr Faisal appealed to the British government to apprehend those responsible for the attack and ensure they are held accountable.
He revealed that the attacker had brought stones to the High Commission, causing damage to the head office’s premises. The police responded promptly upon being notified.
The High Commissioner further said that the police have yet to disclose the identity of the attacker and reiterated that it is the British government’s responsibility to provide adequate security for the High Commission.
Earlier, London’s Metropolitan Police arrested a man for his involvement in the attack on Pakistan High Commission in London.
According to reports, stones were hurled at the windows of the High Commission, causing significant damage to the glass panels.
Additionally, saffron-coloured paint was thrown at the building during the incident.
It is to be noted that just a few days earlier, four Indian nationals had been arrested near the Pakistan High Commission during a protest.
Supporters of India’s ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had also staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission.
Amid the charged atmosphere, a person holding a cup of tea and a poster of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandhan, stepped outside to greet Indian protesters in a moment that contrasted with the wider tension.
The incident occurred in an increasingly charged atmosphere, as tensions between Pakistan and India continue to rise following the incident in the Pahalgam area of Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which left at least 26 people dead.
India swiftly blamed Pakistan for the attack, without presenting any credible evidence. Pakistan has categorically rejected the baseless allegations and called for an independent and transparent investigation.
