London Police Probe Pakistani Diplomat’s Throat-Slitting Gesture At Indian-Origin Protesters

Last Updated:April 27, 2025, 22:15 IST

A terrorist attack in Jammu-Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22 killed 26 tourists. Following the attack, India has taken several strong measures against Pakistan.

Screengrab of viral video of Pakistani diplomat

In the incident involving a senior Pakistani official making throat-slitting gestures at the Pakistan High Commission in London, the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation.

The development comes a day after a video of Colonel Taimur, Army and Air Adviser at the Pakistan High Commission in London, went viral online. In the clip, he is seen standing next to a large banner reading “Pakistan stands with Kashmiris" and making a threatening throat-slitting gesture towards Indian protesters.

Notably, a large number of protesters had gathered outside the Pakistan High Commission to protest against the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which killed 26 tourists.

Indians waved placards calling on Pakistan to “End Terror in Kashmir," alongside the Indian national flag.

According to a report by the Times Of India, the Met Police is now probing the matter.

ALSO READ | 2 Hidden Reasons Why Pakistan Is Boiling Over India’s Suspension Of Indus Waters Treaty | News18 Analysis

“We are aware of this video and are now investigating. Officers are also in touch with the relevant government department to determine what representations need to be made to the High Commission," a Met Police spokesperson was quoted as saying by the Times Of India.

Meanwhile, Indians across the world held protests against the Pahalgam terror attack, including in France, Switzerland, Finland, Australia, and several other countries.

In the wake of the incident, the Indian government has taken strong measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The center also cancelled the visas of Pakistani nationals with immediate effect from April 27.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following the terror attack. India also closed the Attari border in response to the situation.

On Sunday, EAM S Jaishankar spoke to UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and emphasised the importance of zero tolerance for terrorism.

Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh just hours after Singh held a meeting with CDS General Anil Chauhan.

PM Modi also vowed on Sunday to deliver the “toughest" punishment to terrorists and their backers, assuring justice for the victims of the Pahalgam attack.

London, United Kingdom (UK)

News world London Police Probe Pakistani Diplomat’s Throat-Slitting Gesture At Indian-Origin Protesters