Outrage on Social Media as Man Delivers Cake to Pakistan High Commission
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Synopsis
A video showing a man delivering a cake to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has gone viral, sparking outrage after a recent terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 civilians. The incident has drawn heavy criticism for its perceived insensitivity amidst national mourning.
Key Takeaways
- Video shows cake delivery amid national mourning.
- Attack in Pahalgam resulted in 26 civilian deaths.
- Social media backlash against perceived insensitivity.
- India's diplomatic response includes significant measures.
- Incident heightens tensions between India and Pakistan.
New Delhi, April 24 (NationPress) A video has surfaced depicting a man bringing a cake to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday, merely two days after a horrific terror attack claimed the lives of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, and just a day after India's strong diplomatic response to Islamabad. The footage has gone viral, sparking significant outrage across various social media platforms.
On April 22, terrorists linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), executed a brutal massacre in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam.
This attack resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and a local resident, causing national shockwaves and leading to large-scale protests outside the Pakistan High Commission in the capital, with heightened security and chants of 'Pakistan Murdabad'.
In the midst of this tense atmosphere and India's outrage towards Islamabad over its cross-border terrorism, a video emerged showing a man dressed in a blue Pathani suit approaching the Pakistan High Commission while carrying a white cake box.
Journalists nearby tried to interrogate the man as he passed by, but he avoided their inquiries.
"Why are you carrying the cake? What is this cake for?" one reporter questioned, while another added, "Can you please disclose the occasion? It could be a birthday cake or for a function; what is the occasion?"
The man did not reply and continued towards the High Commission gate, remaining silent throughout.
This incident occurred during a period of heightened tensions between the two nations, with India implementing a series of severe diplomatic and strategic measures in retaliation for the terror attack.
The video has ignited strong condemnation online, with many users denouncing what they view as insensitivity and accusing the Pakistan High Commission of callousness following one of the most lethal attacks on Indian soil.
Social media users criticized the act as "tone-deaf" and "inflammatory" at a moment when the nation is in collective mourning.
"He is celebrating the deaths of Hindus in India. Shameful. Numerous Hindus were killed by Pakistani terrorists within India. And cake is being ordered inside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi," commented one user.
"India mourns the Pahalgam attack, yet the Pakistan High Commission orders cake -- what are they celebrating?" questioned another.
"Celebrating bloodshed? This is beyond shame -- it's a chilling taunt. Will the world remain silent?" remarked another user, labeling Pakistan as a "global terrorist".
"Pakistan High Commission orders CAKE to celebrate. This is the most despicable country on the planet," expressed another furious comment on social media.
This incident follows the Indian government's multiple responses to the April 22 attack, which included suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border, canceling the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, and expelling Pakistan's military attaches from New Delhi.
These actions signify one of the most severe diplomatic escalations between the two nations in recent memory.
While no official comment has been made by the Pakistan High Commission regarding the video, the timing and implications of the cake delivery have intensified already volatile diplomatic and public sentiment in India.
