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Were the removed structures illegal?
Indian official sources said they extended beyond the approved boundary, but the relevant approvals, notices and boundary documents had not been published at the time of writing. The claim should therefore be attributed, not presented as independently established fact.
Did Pakistan act first?
Indian reporting says Pakistani authorities earlier removed parking poles and barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Detailed official Pakistani documentation explaining that action was not publicly available in the material reviewed.
Would removing barriers outside India’s High Commission violate international law?
Not automatically, particularly if the structures are outside the mission’s approved premises. Pakistan would still remain responsible for protecting the mission, preventing intrusion and avoiding impairment of its dignity. Any removal should therefore follow a security assessment and include alternative protection where required.
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