The Metropolitan Police in London have arrested a 41-year-old man of Indian origin for attacking the Pakistan High Commission in London early Sunday morning.
The suspect, identified as Ankit Love, has been charged with criminal damage and remains in police custody.
According to a statement released by the Metropolitan Police, an emergency call was received from the Pakistan High Commission at around 5:30am, reporting that a man was vandalizing the building by breaking its windows and doors.
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Police officers responded promptly and arrested the suspect outside the premises.
A police spokesperson from the Kingston and Chelsea division confirmed that the attacker, Ankit Love, is the son of Indian politician and filmmaker Jaymala. He has a known political background, having contested the 2016 London mayoral elections against Sadiq Khan, where he secured 4,941 votes.
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Ankit Love has also run for several other political positions in the United Kingdom.
This incident has further raised concerns over what Pakistani officials are calling "diplomatic terrorism," following a series of alleged extrajudicial activities linked to India in foreign countries.
Sources suggest that security around diplomatic missions is being reviewed in light of the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the Metropolitan Police have assured that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of diplomatic premises across London.
