PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK

Diaspora unites against terror

Thursday, 01 May, 2025
Echoing a collective call for peace and justice, Indian-Americans and their friends gathered at Eisenhower Park in New York to condemn the Pahalgam terror attack. (Photo courtesy: India in New York/Facebook)

From peaceful protests to candlelight marches and prayer ceremonies, members of the Indian community and their friends came together to share their grief and pay homage to the victims of the horrific terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. Demonstrations took place in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Spain. Glimpses...



The Consulate General of India in Edinburgh held a solemn remembrance ceremony in memory of those killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The members of the Indian community in Scotland gathered in solidarity with India and against the scourge of terrorism. (Photo courtesy: X@IndiaInScotland)
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Holding the Indian Tricolor and placards reading “Stop Terrorism”, the Indian community and their friends held a strong protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London. (Photo courtesy: X@FISI_UK)
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More than 300 people from around 20 Indian-American organizations gathered in Edison, New Jersey, to strongly condemn the attack. Community members and friends of India gathered at Times Square to express their deep sorrow and register a protest. (Photos courtesy: India in New York/Facebook)
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In Toronto, despite freezing temperatures, more than 500 people gathered at Mel Lastman Square to mourn the victims and light a flame of remembrance. Members of the Hindu community were joined by their Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Iranian, Baloch, Sindhi, and Yezidi friends in the moment of grief. (Photo courtesy: X@CoHNACanada)
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The Indian community in Barcelona, Spain, organized a peace rally and lit candles for the victims of the attack. (Photo courtesy: X@CGIBarcelona)